About The Role

An international automotive company specializing in the development and manufacturing of high-quality technical components for leading automotive manufacturers is expanding its Purchasing team. We are looking for a Project Buyer who is organized, proactive, and results-oriented, ready to contribute to the successful procurement of project-related components while supporting the commodity purchasing activities for plastic raw materials.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the procurement of purchased parts throughout the entire product development lifecycle, from concept phase to series production
Develop and implement sourcing strategies in close collaboration with the Strategic Purchasing team
Prepare cost estimates and support quotation activities through cost analysis
Conduct market, price, and value analyses to identify the most competitive sourcing solutions
Lead price and contract negotiations with suppliers
Evaluate, select, and continuously develop the supplier base
Coordinate suppliers throughout project execution and monitor supplier performance
Ensure purchasing activities meet cost, quality, and delivery objectives
Identify cost-saving opportunities and contribute to the continuous improvement of procurement processes
Support commodity purchasing activities related to plastic raw materials, including plastic granulates
Collaborate closely with R&D, Quality, and Production teams to define material requirements and technical specifications

The Ideal Candidate

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field) or a technical qualification combined with commercial experience
Minimum 3–5 years of experience in Project Purchasing or Purchasing, preferably within the automotive industry
Experience in sourcing technical components; experience with plastic raw materials is considered a strong advantage
Solid understanding of sourcing strategies and supplier management
Experience in supplier negotiations and contract management
Good knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office
Business-level English, both written and spoken
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
Willingness to travel occasionally

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