Senior Buyer - Mechanisms

Manage end-to-end supplier relationships for complex, strategic panels including negotiation and contract lifecycle monitoring across project phases (development to end of life).

Coordinate and lead supplier selection and sourcing presentations to top management aligned with purchasing strategy.

Support and coach buyers, drive continuous improvements (price, quality, logistics, innovation), and implement company-wide digital procurement processes.

Experience Required: Not explicitly mentioned in the JD (implied senior-level due to role description).

Technical knowledge in automotive Project & Serial Life Purchasing processes.

Advanced negotiation, economic analysis, legal knowledge, and procurement digital tools proficiency.

Professional English communication skills.

Experienced in managing complex and challenging supplier scopes within automotive manufacturing procurement.

Capable of strategic supplier negotiation and crisis resolution with ability to influence cross-functional internal and external stakeholders.

Comfortable operating autonomously with accountability for supplier performance and upholding social/environmental procurement responsibility.