PROCUREMENT LEAD Powertrain at INEOS Group

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.