Senior Commodity Buyer Metal
Job Req ID:
126190
Location:
Timisoara, RO, 300714
Work Type:
Full time
Contract Type:
unlimited
We are looking for a Senior Commodity Buyer Metal in our Purchasing team located in Timisoara. The role will cover a share of Dräxlmaier’s global spend in the Metal products range.
Join our young and enthusiastic team!
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 the assigned product range 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 implement 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. 5 years of experience purchasing in a high pressure environment, preferably in the automotive industry;
- Deep understanding of the metal components industry, technologies and associated best practices;
- Track record of driving cost improvement opportunities;
- Very good negotiation skills and strategic mindset;
- Fluent English mandatory.
Benefits:
- The chance to develop your career in a renowned multinational company;
- Exposure to a high growth environment well positioned along megatrends;
- Competitive salary package;
- Flexible work schedule;
- Professional and personal development programs;
- Career advancement opportunities.
If you are an enthusiast person and you want to develop professionally in an international environment, please send us your application!
All candidates that fit the profile will be contacted in maximum 3 weeks.