Mechanical Contract Purchasing Buyer (m/f/d)

Stellenbeschreibung:

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Mechanical Contract Purchasing Buyer (m/f/d)

ID: 22524

Einsatzort: Frankfurt am Main

We are searching intelligent and innovative employees. If you are interested in working for a dynamic company with flat hierarchy, we look forward to receiving your application.

Your tasks:

Source and select suppliers for complex mechanical parts by managing RFI/RFQ processes, evaluating suppliers, and recommending the best option based on quality, cost, delivery, technology, and risk
Lead contract and commercial negotiations , including pricing, business conditions, multi-year agreements, and supplier contracts after customer award
Drive cost reduction and value engineering (VE) by supporting annual cost negotiations, providing demand information, and proposing part/component alternatives with Engineering and Global Purchasing
Manage clean launches by coordinating purchasing approvals, POs, delivery schedules, build-event requirements, and resolving delays with Program Management, Engineering, Quality, and suppliers
Ensure supply continuity and manage part changes , including alternative sourcing, supplier discontinuation, shortages, last-time buys (LTB), obsolete inventory, and change implementation
Manage supplier performance and relationships by monitoring supplier organization, financials, business direction, evaluations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement
Lead problem solving and process improvement by identifying facts/root causes, coordinating cross-functional solutions, escalating is

Your profile:

Education & experience: Completed relevant studies and 5+ years of contract purchasing experience , preferably in an automotive Tier 1 or comparable environment
Purchasing expertise: Strong experience in sourcing, contracting, and cost reduction , particularly for semiconductors or printed circuit boards (PCBs)
Automotive procurement knowledge: Basic understanding of production purchasing, tooling, capacity planning/verification, and automotive procurement quality assurance
Languages & cross-cultural skills: Fluent English and German ; Japanese is preferable, with strong cross-cultural communication abilities
Analytical & technical skills: Strong mathematical and logical thinking, business acumen, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and SAP
Interpersonal & negotiation skills: Strong communication, collaboration, facilitation, negotiation, and supplier relationship-management abilities
Problem-solving & personal qualities: Strong fact-based problem solving, attention to detail, ownership, persistence, ethics, positive mindset, mental stamina, and willingness to travel approximately 45%