Advanced Purchaser

• Responsible to control the supplier-related milestones during the product development phase in-time sourcing
• Responsible for sourcing after SOP for BA-specific parts or if the BA has triggered the sourcing
• Performing sourcing activities in accordance to the automotive sourcing process, tracking of sourcing planning and execution from kick-off to supplier nomination
• Support cost Reduction Programs (CRP) for BA`s products after SOP
• Commercial responsibility for the material costs of the BA products
• Performing calculation and control Bill-of-Material (BOM) during acquisition phase
• Negotiatie with Category Management and Suppliers to get best possible commercial solution
• Responsibile to order B/C-samples for the location/projects

• Academic degree in Business Administration or Engineering
• Minimum 2 years of experience in similar position
• Good command of English, both written and verbal
• Communication skills including Presentation and Negotiation techniques also operating in different cultures
• Procurement Process and Product Life Cycle (PLC) knowledge
• Purchasing and Risk Management (including standards of Quality system requirements, policies, and norms (IATF 19649/ VDA 6.1)
• Technical understanding of specific components and automotive requirements
• Commercial knowledge, including contract law

WHAT WE OFFER

• A dynamic team in a globally active organization
• Competitive pay and a comprehensive benefit package
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible working hours and mobile work
• Private health Insurance
• Fitpass premium
• Service award

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As one of the leading automotive suppliers worldwide, we develop products and solutions to fulfill people´s dreams of mobility every day. Driver safety, comfort, sustainability, and industrialization of future technology are just some of our key fields where we already make a meaningful difference in people`s lives. Knowing our innovations help to make the world a better and safer place is what drives us.

Advanced Purchasing is the Purchasing Representative in the project team from acquisition phase until SOP and interface to Category Management.