Buyer NPM (F/M) - Marquardt

About the Role
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. 

Key Responsibilities

• Purchase 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, new projects, and ongoing activities. 

• Negotiate 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 as a Key User : SAP, Jaggaer, and CIP . 

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related field (preferred). 

• 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

• Opportunity to work in a global and innovative automotive technology company . 

• Exposure to international suppliers and cross-functional projects . 

• A collaborative environment that encourages continuous improvement and professional growth . 

If you are a detail-oriented professional with strong negotiation skills and a passion for procurement , we encourage you to apply and become part of the Marquardt team. 

Ideal: automotive; experienta achizitii, min 3 ani; engleza; SAP (MUST HAVE);

• pRoCESARE CERERI ACHIZITII indirecte din SAP sau email; verifica furnizor, cerere oferta, asigura com intre client intern si furnizor; negociaza cu furnizorii; plaseaseaza si proceseaza comenzile; solutioneaza probele legate de furnizori; verificare contracte cu furnizorii respectivi.