Senior Buyer (m/f/d)- R&D and IT Services

Senior Buyer R&D and IT Services (m/w/d)

Join HOLON as a Senior Buyer R&D and IT Services and play a key role in shaping the future of autonomous, inclusive and sustainable transportation. This position is ideal for an experienced purchasing professional who thrives in agile product development cycles and has the strategic ambition to integrate market know‑how into HOLON’s business model.

Responsibilities

• Creating and owning the supply portfolio strategy for software development & validation services, automotive cloud services, and vehicle design services.
• Scouting, selecting and implementing suitable supplier partners based on market analyses and competition benchmarks.
• Establishing sustainable and performant supplier relationships that foster reliability and innovation within vehicle and electronics architecture development cycles.
• Managing all procurement activities in the product development cycle with focus on suppliers’ contribution to relevant project milestones.
• Assessing new supplier partners (commercial, technical & quality) in collaboration with R&D and Quality teams.
• Conducting supplier visits and audits to ensure continuous performance.
• Evaluating supplier offers regarding price, quality, delivery time and risk.
• Ensuring timely service performance and deliverables throughout all project phases.
• Communicating market trends and purchasing strategies to various internal stakeholders.
• Identifying and implementing cost‑optimization potentials by implementing suitable development partnership steering models.
• Coordinating supplier‑specific escalations with affected internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Completed (Master‑)studies in Business Administration, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering or a comparable field.
• Several years of professional experience in hardware and/or software development services purchasing, preferably in the automotive and/or high‑tech electronics industry.
• Comprehensive understanding of complex automotive (software) development processes and strategic requirements towards external development partners.
• Significant negotiation experience in complex, milestone‑driven procurement settings in international contexts.
• Strong intercultural skills and availability for international and national business trips.
• Fluency in English; additional language skills are a plus.

About HOLON

HOLON is one of the first vehicle manufacturers for autonomous movers with the standards and scaling potential of the automotive industry. With our platform technology, vehicle expertise, and strong partner network, our goal is to redefine passenger transport. HOLON works with technology companies, local public transport operators and mobility‑as‑a‑service providers. HOLON is a subsidiary of the BENTELER Group.

The HOLON urban is a fully electric and autonomous vehicle for use on public roads. It is one of the world’s first movers to meet automotive standards, leading the way in safety, ride comfort and production quality. The vehicle operates at a top speed of 60 km/h (37 mph) and can accommodate up to 15 passengers. It is barrier‑free and offers an automated ramp, a secured wheelchair space, and auditory and visual support for passengers. In addition to conventional scheduled services, the mover will also be used as an on‑demand means of transport to meet mobility needs.

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