Buyer NPM & PE (F/M) - Marquardt

Marquardt is looking for a proactive and results-driven Buyer to join our Purchasing team. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of materials, components, and services while maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and supporting internal stakeholders. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to strategic purchasing activities within a dynamic and innovative environment. 

Responsibilities

• Purchase of goods, materials, components, and services in line with defined cost, quality, and delivery targets

• Support internal customers and collaborate with relevant departments, proactively communicating any supply issues that may affect operations

• Act as the interface between suppliers and internal teams for purchasing processes and new projects

• Negotiate offers & contracts, improve pricing and business terms and identify opportunities for cost savings using procurement best practices and negotiation strategies

• Prepare and issue purchase orders and manage order schedules to ensure smooth supply flow

• Build, maintain and develop strong supplier relationships, ensuring clear and effective communication

• Work with key procurement systems, such as: SAP, Jaggaer, etc

Candidate profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Manufacturing, Engineering, or a relevant field

• Minimum 4 years of previous experience in a purchasing or procurement role, ideally within the automotive or manufacturing industry

• Strong knowledge of purchasing processes, negotiation techniques, commercial principles and cost breakdown analysis

• Proven experience working closely with suppliers and cross-functional teams

• Ability to add value, identify cost-reduction opportunities and contribute to continuous business improvement

• Understanding of automotive processes and components is considered an advantage

• Advanced computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel

• Fluent English required; German language skills are a plus

What We Offer

• Hybrid working model and flexible working hours

• International projects and collaboration with colleagues across Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas

• Opportunities to contribute to the digitalization and continuous improvement of global business processes

• Professional development through training programs, certifications and internal career opportunities

• Attractive compensation package including 13th salary, meal vouchers and annual bonuses

• Comprehensive benefits package covering medical services, sports & wellness, culture, education, tourism and more

• Modern working environment in the heart of Sibiu

• Long-term career opportunities within a stable international technology group

About Marquardt Business Services

Marquardt Business Services is the global shared services organization of the Marquardt Group, supporting business functions and operations worldwide.

From Sibiu, our teams deliver expertise in Finance, Controlling, Human Resources, Purchasing, IT and other support functions, contributing to the efficiency, digitalization and continuous improvement of global processes.

Working in an international environment, our employees play an active role in shaping solutions that support more than 8,000 colleagues across the Marquardt Group.

About Marquardt Romania

Marquardt is a globally operating family-owned technology company with more than 8,000 employees worldwide. In Romania, our Production facilities, R&D Center and Business Services organization work together to develop, manufacture and support innovative solutions for leading international customers.

Driven by innovation, teamwork and continuous improvement, we create technologies that shape the future of mobility and beyond.

We invite you to be part of the successful Marquardt team!

Contact Marquardt Business Services

Address: Str. Regele Ferdinand, Nr. 4, Sibiu

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