Commodity Buyer Electronics (m/w/d)

We are looking for an employee for our Purchasing Department in Jelenia Góra. We are looking for open-minded, flexible people who are enthusiastic about their tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Shape the future of mobility driving best in class competitiveness of our Battery, Components, Interior and Distribution systems
• Lead improvement initiatives in the acquisition and project development stages by defining the best commercial and most technically advanced supplier solutions
• Manage the component portfolio and strategic purchasing activities related to electronic components across their lifecycle
• Identify cost reduction measures within the portfolio and implement together with a cross-functional team
• Manage the commodity strategy for the portfolio and ensure appropriate measures are identified and implemented to drive the performance to top quartile levels applying specific commodity levers
• Perform innovation scouting for new technological solutions and innovative new players to continuously challenge the status quo
• Lead contract negotiations and annual negotiations across the supplier panel and ensure compliance with all strategic objectives

Requirements:

• Academic degree in Business or Engineering or a comparable qualification
• Min. 3 years of experience purchasing in a high pressure environment, preferably in the automotive industry
• Deep understanding of the electronic components industry and technologies and associated best practices
• Track record of driving cost improvement opportunities
• Very good negotiation skills and strategic mindset
• You are passionate about your work and have a can-do attitude
• High affinity for numbers and highly analytical
• Fluent English or German mandatory
• Willingness to travel occasionally
• Excellent computer skills with MS Office tools

Benefits:

• We promote a warm and open-minded environment, strongly connected to the family spirit in which the company was founded;
• Friendly environment;
• Training programs and certificates;
• Secure jobs;
• Traveling to other locations of the Group and developing projects within an international environment.