Buyer

Sektöründe Öncü Firma

Main responsibilities: 

The Buyer will: 

• Define and execute category and sourcing strategies for automotive in line with business and OEM requirements
• Lead complex RFQ and sourcing projects, ensuring competitiveness, risk mitigation, and total cost optimization
• Perform total cost of ownership (TCO) and benchmarking analyses to support strategic decision-making
• Lead commercial negotiations with global and regional suppliers, including pricing, contracts, lead times, and long-term agreements
• Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships, ensuring performance excellence in cost, quality, delivery, and sustainability
• Ensure supplier compliance with contracts, OEM standards, and internal procurement policies
• Identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain and commodity risks
• Drive cost reduction, value engineering, and productivity initiatives across the portfolio
• Collaborate closely with engineering, quality, planning, operations, and OEM customer teams
• Support supplier roadmaps, capacity planning, and long-term sourcing strategies in cooperation with strategic sourcing and supplier development teams
• Ensure effective use of ERP/MRP systems, data accuracy, and transparency in spend management
• Communicate proactively with internal stakeholders and global suppliers to prevent and resolve supply issues
• Other tasks and duties, as required.  

Skills and Qualifications required: 

The ideal candidate must have the following competencies: 

• Experience in automotive purchasing or strategic sourcing, preferably within automotive sector or metal components
• Direct experience working with OEM customers
• Solid understanding of serial production, OEM requirements, and automotive supply chain standards
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Fluent in English (spoken and written); able to operate in a global matrix organization Proven negotiation skills
• Strong analytical capabilities with advanced Microsoft Excel and cost modeling skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with a variety of simultaneous projects 
• Drive, determination, and a self-disciplined approach to achieving results. 
• Working as part of a team
• Results-driven, detail-oriented, and quality-focused mindset
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally when required