Purchasing Project Manager

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. Join one of the world leaders in global agriculture engineering Technology. AGCO's consistent efforts to deliver smart farming solutions leveraging technology and engineering prowess has helped create innovative global platforms like Precision AG Technologies. In Support of AGCO's Farmer First purpose and clear intent of developing innovative technological solutions, we are opening a new digital capability centre located in Bengaluru, India, The centre would focus on augmenting AGCO's global IT and Digital capability and investment in high-quality technology, innovation, and R&D talent. The teams will be an integral part of AGCO's global ecosystem. They will work as part of a global cross-function and cross-cultural team, working together to deliver AGCO's purpose to provide Farmer-focused solutions to sustainably feed our world​​ and our vision to be the Trusted partner for industry-leading, smart farming solutions​. "So if you are interested in working for a diverse organization that provides global opportunities, has a vision and purpose to help solve one of the biggest problems of our time and who is on the forefront of innovation, please apply today!"’ AGCO is looking to hire candidates for the position of Purchasing Project Manager. Lead project execution of Purchasing Cost Optimization Projects for defined Commodities across multiple sites and within cross-functional teams. Those projects include Design Change, Resourcing or Make/Buy. Maximize fiscal savings to be achieved as well as realization of resourcing projects as part of Supply Base Optimization strategy. Your Impact Drive execution of Purchasing Cost Reduction Projects, in particular Resourcing, Design Change and Make or Buy Concrete tasks are: Idea tracking, project tracking, business case validation, initiate technical review with suppliers, ensure ordering and approval of sample parts, phase-in-phase-out planning, financial validation Support generating new cost reduction ideas or drive idea validation process Work closely with stakeholders as Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing and Purchasing, facilitate regular meetings and document progress Scope of work is EME Region for defined commodity or commodities Your Experience and Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a Business or related disciplines (ie. Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, Commodities Management) Proficient Communication Skills Fluent in English Project Management experience, ideally related to product cost reduction and/or Purchasing Your Benefits GLOBAL DIVERSITY – Diversity means many things to us, different brands, cultures, nationalities, genders, generations – even variety in our roles. You make us unique! ENTERPRISING SPIRIT- Every role adds value. We're committed to helping you develop and grow to realize your potential. POSITIVE IMPACT – Make it personal and help us feed the world. INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES - You can combine your love for technology with manufacturing excellence – and work alongside teams of people worldwide who share your enthusiasm. MAKE THE MOST OF YOU – Benefits include health care and wellness plans and flexible and virtual work option………. We value inclusion and recognize the innovation a diverse workforce delivers to our farmers. Through our recruitment efforts, we are committed to building a team that includes a variety of experiences, backgrounds, cultures and perspectives. Join us as we bring agriculture into the future and apply now!