Commodity Buyer - Elastomers

Your Contribution

As a Commodity Buyer for Elastomers, you will be responsible for managing the sourcing and purchasing activities for rubber-based components across our automotive product lines. You’ll work closely with suppliers, engineering, and cross-functional teams to ensure cost-effective, high-quality, and timely supply aligned with business and project needs.

• Manage end-to-end purchasing activities for elastomer components, including RFQs, supplier selection, and contract management.
• Ensure timely availability of components in line with cost targets, technical specifications, and quality standards.
• Lead commercial negotiations covering pricing, delivery terms, and payment conditions within defined authorizations.
• Support project teams by coordinating purchasing deliverables, ensuring alignment with development timelines.
• Contribute to global and regional commodity strategies, and drive cost-saving initiatives such as VA/VE activities.

Your Experience and Qualifications

We are looking for a proactive and commercially-minded professional with a strong understanding of elastomer materials and automotive procurement.

• Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Business Administration (or equivalent).
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in purchasing, ideally within the automotive sector and elastomer commodities.
• Strong technical understanding of rubber components, manufacturing processes, and supplier markets.
• Proven negotiation and communication skills, with fluency in English; other languages are a plus.
• Proficient in SAP and MS Office; experience with quality tools and standards (e.g. FMEA, GD&T, IATF 16949) desirable.

Our Offering:

We will provide a collaborative environment working on exciting assignments, along with ongoing personal & career development opportunities.

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

After receiving your online application, the interview process will typically be, a screening call followed by Personal Interview(s)

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