Buyer, Regional Commodity
Pubblicato il 02-10-2026 - Agco in Mirabella Eclano
Recruiter: Mahal Thilakaraj Hiring Manager: Henrique Fernandes Do you want to help solve the world's most pressing challenges? Feeding the world's growing population and slowing climate change are two of the world's greatest challenges. AGCO is a part of the solution Join us to make your contribution. This role has the responsibility of tactical and operational purchasing processes, including assurance of transactional requirements.
The Buyer, Regional Category serves as a contact window for suppliers based in region and is also responsible for daily operational tasks like supply issues, RFQ execution, etc. Your Impact Support purchasing budget definitions. Ensure regional and/or local compliance. Inform Manager, Category (CM) about market trends and developments - Negotiate with regional suppliers in agreement with CM Manage RFQs, Bid Analysis and supplier recommendations in agreement with CM Execute supplier visits / audits with Supplier Quality Engineers.
Conduct cost analysis activities with Cost Analysis Team; Support commodity reporting and performance measurement Assist global tenders, regular audits and supplier evaluations; manage everyday communication with suppliers. Carry out contract management, incl. contract data maintenance. Manage Engineering Change Process in production phase.
Troubleshooting (support technical and time-critical ad-hoc requests / requirements) Your Experience and Qualifications At least 5 years' experience in purchasing, knowledge in Plastic & Rubber processes will be appreciated. Strong analytical skills with ability to execute operationally Leverage supplier process knowledge for contract negotiations and continuous improvement opportunities.
Understand risk factors (currency, shipping costs, single source dependency, supplier ownership) and incorporation of counter activities - Ensure a comprehensive TCO that includes reliability, maintenance, operating, energy, transportation, and insurance costs across region Use of joint proc