SEI AUTOMOTIVE EUROPE GMBHAND SUMITOMO ELECTRIC GROUP

SEI Automotive Europe GmbH is a Sumitomo Electric Group company. We provide services in the areas of research, development, new technologies and markets, as well as other internal services for the Sumitomo Electric Group companies in EMEA.

To learn more about our company and apply for this position, please visit our website https://www.sei-ae.com

Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. is a recognized global technology leader with over 280,000 employees working at around 415 subsidiaries and affiliates in over 40 countries worldwide.

We are looking for a Junior Coordinator (m/f/d) to join our Central Functions and Purchasing & Logistics teams.

Type of contract: Long term contract / Permanent

Place of work: Wiesbaden

Start Date: As soon as possible / or by agreement

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• This role supports two departments, the Central Functions department and the Purchasing & Logistics department (P&L), with an allocation of approx. 50% to each
• Coordinating office administration activities including office management, purchasing office equipment and supplies, liaison for facility management, incoming and outgoing mail, organizing and filing documents
• Supporting the organization of company social events and annual tasks
• Assisting the P&L team in executing internal procurement activities, including quotations, contract negotiation and execution, purchasing, delivery management, and receipt confirmation
• Collaborating with the P&L team to ensure optimal procurement (cost, quality, and delivery) through market and data analysis, supplier evaluation, and negotiations
• Managing compliance and supply chain risks, and strengthening governance
• Providing support to facilitate and strengthen joint procurement activities
• Coordinating process improvements within assigned areas of responsibility

Skills and Experience

• Vocational training or university degree in related fields (e.g., Office Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Purchasing, Procurement)
• Relevant experience in Administration
• Knowledge of MS Office Applications
• Experience in Purchasing is beneficial
• Experience in the Automotive Industry is a plus
• Strong communication and critical thinking skills with a team-oriented spirit
• Fundamental understanding of contracts and commercial transactions is a plus
• Fluent in German and English; Japanese is beneficial

What we can offer you

• Flexible working hours
• Possibility of partial remote work
• A wide range of opportunities for personal development and training
• Competitive salary
• An international and multicultural working environment
• Company bike leasing