Commodity Purchaser (Mechanics)

"Technology is our passion".

We are reliable, dynamic and passionate about technology. Our teams are major innovators in the automotive industry. We have research, development and manufacturing facilities in 12 sites around the world. Together with more than 4,200 employees, we provide our customers with advanced technical knowledge and innovation capability.

In order to better implement our development strategy, we are looking for a Commodity Purchaser (Mechanics).

Job description:

• Evaluation, selection and development of suppliers within the framework of the assigned product groups;
• Develop and implement of the (global) commodity procurement strategy with the aim of ensuring long-term and cost-effective supplies;
• Enforcing alternative sources to minimize lead times, inventories and costs;
• Coordinate and monitor the contractual agreements in order to prepare and document new/re-negotiations and initiate appropriate measures;
• National and international market observation in order to introduce new suppliers, product derivatives, product innovations in the purchasing portfolio;
• Responsibility for the commodity supplier portfolio;
• Prepare sourcing decisions according the commodity sourcing strategy;
• Maintain master data and general purchasing administrative tasks within the global purchasing network;
• Support cross-functional partners in case of escalation;
• Participate in annual price negotiations to achieve global price budget;
• Observance for global compliance guidelines and legal requirements;
• Integrity and trustworthy collaboration with superiors and cross-functional parties.

Ideal candidate:

·         Mandatory – graduate of technical mechanical studies;

·         Minimum 3-5 years experience in purchasing in the automotive industry;

·         English language: advanced level;

·         German language: is considered an advantage;

·         Advanced negotiation skills/ knowledge of commercial terms/ contract management;

·         Availability for internal/external travel;

·         Analytical thinking and synthesis;

·         Good knowledge of the current market situation in the field of activity (mechanical).

Benefits:

• Attractive salary package, including retention bonus at Easter and Christmas, meal vouchers (30 lei/day worked);
• Transport allowance;
• Bookster subscription;
• Flexible working hours;
• We encourage and support working autonomy and personal imprint;
• We provide internal and external technical training and personal development opportunities, depending on performance targets;
• Discounts/free medical services.

For 75 years, Swoboda has been a dynamic, growing family-owned company. In Germany, Czech Republic, Romania, USA, Mexico and China, we offer excellent development opportunities. Team spirit, exciting projects, creative freedom and matrix hierarchy are the basis of our success.