Senior Buyer

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Buyer to join our Electrification division as a key member of our global purchasing team. As a Senior Buyer, you will be responsible for leading complex global projects, managing procurement aspects, and developing strategic relationships with suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the purchasing project team in complex global projects in the Electrification sector.
• Assume project responsibility for all procurement aspects of various technologies - from the quotation phase to the start of production.
• Lead the bidding team for future programs.
• Serve as the first escalation level for program buyers within the program.
• Responsible for supplier selection/nomination and supplier development.
• Act as an interface between suppliers, developers, and strategic purchasing.
• Serve as a technical point of contact for colleagues in the department and train new employees.
• Identify and generate synergies between customer projects.
• Responsible for the co-design, further development, and improvement of purchasing processes and standards.
• Support the implementation of purchasing strategies.
• Act as a sparring partner for the Senior Manager Purchasing Electrification.

Requirements

• Completed technical education with a focus on electrical engineering, electronics, or mechatronics (HTL, FH, TU) or a business education with a technical background (e.g., HTL).
• Extensive experience as a buyer in a technical environment, ideally in the automotive industry.
• Leadership experience and/or experience in managing complex projects is required.
• Excellent English skills, both written and spoken.
• Very good MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) are required; SAP experience is an advantage.
• High flexibility and solution orientation with good problem-solving skills.
• Enjoyment of project and team work and the willingness to share knowledge.
• Excellent self-organization and time management skills.
• Confident demeanor and excellent interaction with suppliers.
• Willingness to travel (approx. 30%).

What We Offer

Our client offers the opportunity to develop personally and professionally in a responsible and long-term role. In addition to comprehensive onboarding, there are numerous benefits that complete the overall package. For this position, a gross annual salary of at least 75,000 EUR (gross, on a full-time basis) is planned. A significant overpayment is possible with appropriate qualifications and experience.