You will work closely with Global Purchasing Catergory leaders /TEAM to

-Prepare enquiry packages, analyze & track the base of potential suppliers for the responsible area

-Build up the part family strategy for the responsible part family/area and implemented accordingly

-Support the global category manager to finalize the global category strategy

-Execute & lead commercial discussions and inspect the technical and commercial plausibility of offers

-Comprehend & analyze the cost elements and the cost drivers

-Manage the relevant documentation to propose a supplier for a project

-Arrange the documentation to introduce new suppliers / suppliers of new parts in the supply chain

-Manage supplier capacity and ensure the plant delivery

-Handle the annual negotiations independently

-Join "Point leader" Team worked for hot topics (e.g. digitilization etc)

-Mechanical Engineering preferred)

-Minimum 3-4 year experience as buyer preferably in the automotive industry

-Fluent English language bot written and spoken, German language skills will be a plus

-Be familiar with automotive related procedures (PPAP, several stages of sampling, release

process…)

-Knowledge of Q system ISO/TS 16949 is highly valued

-Willingness to frequent travels (in China and possible AP), about 50%

-Good team spirit