Senior Commodity Buyer Electronic Components

We are looking for a Senior Commodity Buyer Electronic Components to be part of our Procurement Comp. & Battery RO located in Timisoara The role will cover a share of Dräxlmaier’s global spend in the electronic components product range.

Join our young  and enthusiastic team!

Responsibilities:

• Shape the future of mobility driving best in class competitiveness of our Battery, Components, Interior and Distribution systems;
• Lead improvement initiatives in the acquisition and project development stages by defining the best commercial and most technically advanced supplier solutions;
• Manage the component portfolio and strategic purchasing activities related to the assigned product range across their lifecycle;
• Identify cost reduction measures within the portfolio and implement together with a cross-functional team;
• Manage the commodity strategy for the portfolio and ensure appropriate measures are identified and implement to drive the performance to top quartile levels applying specific commodity levers;
• Perform innovation scouting for new technological solutions and innovative new players to continuously challenge the status quo;
• Lead contract negotiations and annual negotiations across the supplier panel and ensure compliance with all strategic objectives.
  

Requirements:

• Academic degree in Business or Engineering or a comparable qualification;
• Min. 5 years of experience purchasing in a high pressure environment, preferably in the automotive industry;
• Deep understanding of electronic components and the associated best practices;
• Track record of driving cost improvement opportunities;
• Very good negotiation skills and strategic mindset;
• Fluent English mandatory;
• Good computer skills with MS Office tools.

Benefits:

• The chance to develop your career in a renowned multinational company;
• Exposure to a high growth environment well positioned along megatrends;
• Competitive salary package;
• Flexible work schedule;
• Professional and personal development programs;
• Career advancement opportunities.

If you are an enthusiast person and you want to develop professionally in an international environment, please send us your application!

All candidates that fit the profile will be contacted in maximum 3 weeks.