The IT Software Senior Buyer is part of our global IT Purchasing team and will be responsible for Software Purchasing to support the IT Organization and other Adient general requirements, it may also include global payroll, time and attendance, and other indirect purchases that may impact program launches, purchasing deliverables are met according to project timing and budget, negotiate changes, support VAVE activities, sourcing tracking, prepare RFQs, negotiate and source IT software, support technical feasibility reviews, represent purchasing in multifunctional project requirement reviews, project status reporting and supplier management.
Adient (NYSE: ADNT) is a global leader in automotive seating. With more than 65,000 employees in 29 countries, Adient operates ~200 manufacturing/assembly plants worldwide. We produce and deliver automotive seating for all major OEMs. From complete seating systems to individual components, our expertise spans every step of the automotive seat-making process. We take our products from research and design to engineering and manufacturing — and into millions of vehicles every year. For more information, please visit www.adient.com
At Adient, we are proud to offer hybrid working to our employees, which involves being able to work remotely for up to 2 days per week based on the agreement within specific department.
Ability to work with multi-disciplines within Adient (Information Technology, Engineering, Quality, Materials, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance)
Clear understanding of supplier terms and conditions
Ability to negotiate (tactics, techniques, and strategies)
Evaluate cost breakdowns to identify opportunities to reduce overall cost
Able to communicate effectively
Good time management and effectively works in a cross-functional team
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain or related technical field
Minimum of 3 years purchasing experience with 3 years in automotive industry preferred
Previous experience in IT software purchasing or program management.
Ability to cooperate with people of different levels inside/ outside the company and to interact with team to reach team goals and business objectives
Ability to recognize and respond to customer expectations with sense of urgency
Ability to gather information, analyze data, prepare and lead negotiations as well as deliver a recommendation
Able to summarize complex issues and communicate to all levels of management
Ability to be successful working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities
Able to multitask several programs
Strong written and verbal communication
Strong excel skills
Some travel may need be required
Which benefits do we offer?
Base monthly salary starting from 2700 EUR gross. Our salary is fair and competitive and can be higher than the starting minimum in the advert
13th salary
Language and proficiency courses
Flexible working hours, possibility to work remotely including days from abroad
Extra holiday entitlement based on seniority
Inclusive allowance scheme including Jubilee allowance and Housing allowance
Referral bonus
Employee Assistance Program "Felix"
Volunteer days
An active workplace culture with colleagues, enriched by diverse employee gatherings and events
Flexible benefits including options for Cafeteria system, Multisport membership, third-pillar pension contributions, and ProCare health service
Various CSR Activities
Modern relax areas, play room
Coffee and tea at the workplace
Adient is committed to equal employment opportunity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As a true global company, our leaders and employees come from various cultures across the world. Our diversity is a source of inspiration enabling us to achieve our goals and build an inclusive company culture.
We are looking forward to receiving your application including your salary expectations and your earliest availability date. If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact Miroslav Luhovy on +421 32/741 30 58
PRIMARY LOCATION
Bratislava Business Centre
Adient (NYSE: ADNT) is a global leader in automotive seating. With more than 65,000 employees in 29 countries, Adient operates ~200 manufacturing/assembly plants worldwide. We produce and deliver automotive seating for all major OEMs. From complete seating systems to individual components, our expertise spans every step of the automotive seat-making process. We take our products from research and design to engineering and manufacturing — and into millions of vehicles every year. For more information, please visit www.adient.com.
