Automotive Strategic Buyer

As a Buyer within a leading international automotive company, you will play a key role in the development of current and future vehicle programs. Working within the Purchasing team, you will manage a portfolio of suppliers and contribute to strategic sourcing decisions in a highly international environment. Your main responsibilities will include: Lead purchasing activities for vehicle components and/or raw materials, from sourcing and RFQs through to supplier selection and commercial follow-up. Manage and develop supplier relationships across Europe, acting as a key commercial interface between the company and its partners. Lead commercial negotiations to achieve the best overall value while driving cost optimisation and competitiveness. Manage all commercial topics related to your portfolio, ensuring effective follow-up and resolution of potential issues. Analyse supplier offers, cost structures and market developments to support fact-based purchasing decisions. Recommend supplier selections and purchasing strategies to senior management based on your analysis and market knowledge. Monitor technological and market trends within the automotive industry and assess their potential impact on your portfolio. Develop commodity strategies at regional level in close collaboration with global purchasing teams and contribute to international purchasing initiatives. Work closely with engineering, quality, logistics and other internal stakeholders throughout the vehicle development and production lifecycle. Present your recommendations and negotiate with stakeholders in an international, multicultural environment. Be willing to travel up to 20% within Europe depending on project and supplier requirements.

Your Profile
We are looking for a strategic, analytical and commercially minded Buyer who is motivated by the automotive industry and enjoys working in an international environment. You: Hold a university degree or higher education in Purchasing, Business, Engineering or a related field. Have a strong interest in automotive products, technologies and industry trends. Have experience or a strong interest in purchasing, strategic sourcing, supplier management and/or commercial negotiations. Are results-oriented and analytical, with the ability to break down complex topics and identify practical solutions. Have strong negotiation, communication and presentation skills. Are structured, accurate and reliable, with a strong sense of ownership. Are comfortable working independently as well as within multidisciplinary and international teams. Have good knowledge of MS Excel and PowerPoint. Are fluent in English. Are willing to travel up to 20% within Europe. What can you except as a B.
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S. consultant? Great projects in Engineering and High Technologies through major players to develop your technical skills and hard skills, Knowledge sharing processes though our competences centers and experts' communities to grow your multi-sectorial knowledge, A strong development plan to improve your soft skills such as Leadership, Communication skills, Change & People management capabilities… A full package made of gross salary on 13.92 months, lunch allowance, entertainment expenses, company car & fuel card OR Mobility package, group insurances OR a VIE contract, A friendly, lively working environment within a dynamic and motivated team