About the position
Responsible for all purchasing pre and post launch activity focusing on the program team, supplier and customer requirements integrating data/quote management, contract negotiations, tool timing, CR/CN process flow, Profile management, complete launch readiness, etc.
Responsibilities
• Direct commodity buying responsibility as well as directly providing leadership within the group
• Negotiates long term agreements and yearly savings in line with expectations
• Develops commodity strategies to achieve results
• Understanding of commercial terms and total cost management concepts required
Requirements
• Extensive work experience, discipline, and independence to drive successful closure of Purchasing goals
• Strong negotiating principles and skills
• Minimum of 5 years of commodity or relevant purchasing experience
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, or equivalent experience
• Ability to align with and influence internal program teams, suppliers, and customers
• Ensures accurate data management to meet program timelines
• Familiarity with commercial terms and performance‑to‑target concepts
• Results‑driven and proactive approach from program inception through launch
• Communication verbal and written and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to lead within a team
• Ability to build strong internal and external relationships
• High level of integrity
• Strong written communication and presentation skills
• Priority setting and time‑management excellence
• Action‑oriented and produces results
• Ability to work effectively in a highly productive, fast‑changing environment
• Superior conflict‑resolution skills while maintaining strong relationships
• Independent workload prioritization, focusing on the most critical and impactful activities
Nice-to-haves
• MBA
• Automotive cross-functional experience is recommended
• Experience with Electronic and Thermo Comfort commodity
• Previous SAP ERP experience
Benefits
• Hybrid working environment