PROCUREMENT LEAD Powertrain

Full‑time onsite position in Böblingen, Germany. The Procurement Lead will own a procurement category in Powertrain end‑to‑end, leading strategy, sourcing and supplier relationship management to ensure the right parts are available in the right place at the right time.

Responsibilities

Coordinate all procurement activities related to the selected category Powertrain.
Identify and source components and systems with the best technical and commercial fit.
Prepare, coordinate and execute sourcing decisions for selected commodities and full category, ensuring cross‑functional alignment.
Negotiate with suppliers to secure balanced commercial terms, considering technical feasibility, volume, quality and manufacturing requirements.
Meet project targets for material and tooling cost and timeline.
Monitor global supply market changes affecting the business.
Develop and align category strategies with global supply developments and internal requirements.
Identify, evaluate and countermeasure risks associated with the supply chain.
Manage raw‑material fluctuations with suppliers and across the category.
Establish and secure reliable supply chains during serial production.
Support the Procurement Manager in developing and delivering the transition strategy from project to operation.
Help drive and deliver procurement activities during the project phase through close cooperation with cost engineers.
Work closely with Engineering, Commercial and Industrialisation teams to agree future demand plans, materials and equipment.
Network with the wider INEOS organisation to maximise group leverage possibilities.

Requirements

8-10 years of experience at a Tier1/2 automotive supplier or OEM, with direct knowledge of automotive procurement from concept through industrialisation to operation, focused on Powertrain.
Significant automotive supply‑chain and procurement know‑how gained over a long career in automobile manufacturing.
Excellent project‑management skills with a track record of delivery.
Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining senior supplier relationships.
Strategic procurement experience and/or NPI (New Product Introduction).
Strong prioritisation, time‑management and analytical skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Travel will be significant.
Good Microsoft Office skills; SAP experience desirable.
English language mandatory; German beneficial.

Benefits

Attractive compensation and 30 days vacation per year.
Flexible working hours.
Company pension plan.
Corporate benefits.
Excellent transportation links by car or train, plus a company subsidy for public transportation passes.
Opportunities for remote work.

Contact

Contact: Benedikt Schmidt, Head of Direct Procurement

Equal Opportunity Employer

We welcome all applications, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, ethnic background, or sexual identity.

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