Strategic Buyer (m/f/d)

Desay SV Automotive Europe GmbH is headquartered in Weimar, Germany, and is a technology specialist for the original equipment of vehicles with electronics, antenna and software solutions. Through our subsidiary Antenna Technology Center (Europe) ATC GmbH we offer sophisticated antenna measurements and services. Our corporate culture is characterized by dynamism, diversity, openness and fairness.

With our own research, development and production we stand for highest quality and reliability. Desay SV Europe is part of Huizhou Desay SV Automotive Co., Ltd. based in China, a leading, stock exchange-listed provider of mobility solutions in the fields of Smart Cabin, Smart Drive and Smart Service. As a top 100 supplier and with its high level of technology expertise, Desay SV supports car manufacturers worldwide in their mobility transformation, making driving safer, more comfortable and more efficient.

Your Tasks

1. Commodity Strategy

• Define and own the commodity strategy aligned with business objectives
• Analyze supply markets, cost drivers, and technology trends
• Determine sourcing models (global/regional, single/dual sourcing)

2. Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation

• Lead sourcing activities (RFQs, supplier selection, awarding)
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and long-term agreements
• Ensure competitive total cost of ownership (TCO)
• Develop and manage a strategic supplier base
• Evaluate and select suppliers based on performance and capability
• Drive supplier development and consolidation

4. Cost & Value Management

• Achieve cost savings and budget targets
• Apply cost analysis (e.g., should-cost models, benchmarking)
• Identify and implement value engineering opportunities

  5. Risk & Supply Continuity

  • Identify and assess supply chain risks
  • Ensure stable and continuous supply

  6. Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • With project purchasing, engineering, operations, and finance
  • Support product development and sourcing decisions
  • Align purchasing activities with business needs

  7. Performance Management & Governance

  • Monitor supplier and commodity KPIs (cost, quality, delivery)
  • Ensure contract compliance and procurement standards
  • Report performance and progress to stakeholders

  Your Profile

  Qualifications& Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain
  • Experience in supplier management and strategic sourcing
  • Strategic thinking
  • Negotiation and influencing skills
  • Analytical and financial acumen
  • Problem-solving and decision-making

  Languages

  • English: Fluent or business-proficient
  • German: Fluent or business-proficient

  We Offer

  Training and continuing education

  Individual training

  Spendit Card

  Mobile working

  Good traffic connections

  Employee events

  Parking lot

  Weekly free fruit delivery

  Friendly and trustful colleagues

  Accident insurance (private and professional)

  Contact person

  DarynaIhnatova
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