Commodity Purchaser (Tool management)

"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 (Tool management).

Job description:

• Maintain and update master data system of the molding and stamping tools accordingly;
• Coordinate and monitor the contractual agreements in order to prepare the negotiations for the follow-up tools;
• Responsible for the cluster supplier portfolio (molding and stamping);
• Leads the negotiations with the allocated suppliers to achieve global price budget;
• Support cross-functional partners in case of escalation;
• National and international market observation in order to introduce new suppliers, product derivatives, product innovations in the purchasing portfolio;
• Evaluation and development of suppliers within the framework of the assigned supplier portfolio;
• Prepare sourcing decisions according to the global purchasing regulations;
• Participate in company’s 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) and knowledge of technical drawings (2 D & 3 D).

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.