Brief description of the position/ Range of responsibility:

Productive purchasing department takes responsibility for sourcing and management of raw materials and goods for vehicle production. The position holder is expected to source the required components for various car projects and ensure the best material cost and timely delivery during mass production. Accomplish sourcing projects/activities according to time schedule and reach defined commercial targets.

Key tasks：



Source and nominate qualified supplier for responsible components, incl. support in RfQ preparation, collect quotation, define supplier strategy, negotiate with suppliers, create/present decision proposal in decision committee
Prepare, implement and update contractual documents
Coordinate and solve supplier’s delivery/goods quality/capacity problem to ensure series production
Spare parts ordering for production components and accessories
Implement purchasing role in change management after SOP
Define and implement sourcing & supplier strategy of responsible material group / parts
Conduct cost analysis, global sourcing and benchmark for continues cost optimization
Scouting, develop and qualify suppliers to build up and improve supplier system, conduct continues supplier (relationship) management
Participate in new supplier audit and evaluation
Support in production capacity & sales volume planning if required

Qualification and Skills:

Bachelor’s degree or above (major in automotive engineering, business / project management, economics preferred)
Working experience in OEMs is preferred
Basic knowledge of automobile components and applications
 Having good command of English both in speaking and writing. German/Spanish is preferred
Work experience in car Exterior supplier development and procurement, familiar with car Exterior parts’ requirement referring to production, technical, quality etc.
Proficient MS Office skills and presentation skills
Good negotiation, organization and interpersonal communication skills
Problem solving skills
Good logical thinking and executive force
Responsibility and reliability
 Tolerant and flexible to stressed situations
Willing to travel