Job Description

An international automotive company specializing in the development and manufacturing of high-quality technical components for leading automotive manufacturers is expanding its Purchasing team. We are looking for a Project Buyer who is organized, proactive, and results-oriented, ready to contribute to the successful procurement of project-related components while supporting the commodity purchasing activities for plastic raw materials.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the procurement of purchased parts throughout the entire product development lifecycle, from concept phase to series production

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies in close collaboration with the Strategic Purchasing team

• Prepare cost estimates and support quotation activities through cost analysis

• Conduct market, price, and value analyses to identify the most competitive sourcing solutions

• Lead price and contract negotiations with suppliers

• Evaluate, select, and continuously develop the supplier base

• Coordinate suppliers throughout project execution and monitor supplier performance

• Ensure purchasing activities meet cost, quality, and delivery objectives

• Identify cost-saving opportunities and contribute to the continuous improvement of procurement processes

• Support commodity purchasing activities related to plastic raw materials, including plastic granulates

• Collaborate closely with R&D, Quality, and Production teams to define material requirements and technical specifications

The Ideal Candidate:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field) or a technical qualification combined with commercial experience

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in Project Purchasing or Purchasing, preferably within the automotive industry

• Experience in sourcing technical components; experience with plastic raw materials is considered a strong advantage

• Solid understanding of sourcing strategies and supplier management

• Experience in supplier negotiations and contract management

• Good knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office

• Business-level English, both written and spoken

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities

• Willingness to travel occasionally