Project Buyer

Your roles & responsibilities

• Member of the Project Core Team, you are the sub-project leader coordinating all purchased component activities, defined in the Purchasing RASIC chart
• Responsible for the achievement of Purchasing TARGET (C,Q&T)
• Active lead and control for realization / contribution in new projects for purchased components based on project goals and on commodity strategies (Project management, RFQ’s, Tech & Commercial Reviews, Negociations, Supplier selection,contracting, ordering)
• Assessment of suppliers and quotations for commercial& technical sustainability
• Application of MAHLE standars / methods / processes and implication of MAHLE global commodity strategies
• Supplier visits / meetings (including domestic and international travel as required)
• Internal and external reporting, including related activities
• Collaboration in projects and documentation / presentation of results

Your skills & strengths

• Engineering degree or MBA
• At least 3-5 years of professional experience in the area
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of IT – Tools (MS Office& SAP R3)
• Fluent in English (strong communication skills, both verbal and written)
• Good knowledge of automotive requirements
• Technical, materials, manufacturing and process knowledge
• Commercial andegal knowledge
• Leadership and negociation abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work and communicate efficiently in different cultures and teams