Commodity Buyer

Your Role as a Commodity Buyer

As a Commodity Buyer at MAHLE, you will oversee purchasing activities for specified commodity groups, ensuring timely procurement of components that meet quality standards while achieving cost targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough market research to collect data on pricing, supplier capabilities, and technical updates within your commodity segment.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to clarify technical requirements, specifications, and demand forecasts.
• Ensure pricing and delivery schedules align with project demands and operational timelines.
• Analyze and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Select suppliers for Request for Quotation (RFQ) processes and manage technical validations.
• Lead value analysis/value engineering (VA/VE) initiatives and oversee supplier delivery performance.
• Develop and implement purchasing strategies collaboratively with supervisors and lead buyers.
• Support continual enhancement of sourcing processes and cost optimization efforts.
• Conduct negotiations on quantities, prices, delivery conditions within authorized limits.
• Prepare negotiation documents, aid in strategic negotiations, and coordinate internal decision-making.
• Perform detailed price analyses to assist in procurement decisions and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Initiate supplier validations and cost-reduction measures such as VA/VE.
• Manage purchasing projects to meet cost, quality, and scheduling goals.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams involving customers, internal departments, suppliers, and production sites.
• Provide leadership when purchasing is the project lead, including planning, work allocation, progress monitoring, and reporting to management.
• Ensure adherence to company standards, methodologies, and align with MAHLE's global commodity strategies.
• Conduct supplier visits and meetings domestically and internationally as necessary.
• Handle internal and external procurement reporting tasks.
• Lead negotiations and support MSP realization for purchased components.

Qualifications and Experience

• University degree or equivalent professional experience; background may be technical or business-related.
• 2 to 4 years of experience in purchasing or procurement preferably within the automotive sector.
• Strong technical understanding coupled with effective negotiation skills.
• Familiarity with manufacturing and production technologies.
• Knowledge of quality management tools and standards such as TS 16949, FMEA, SPC, MSA, GD&T, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Excellent commercial insight and cost analysis abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office and SAP R/3 at an intermediate to advanced level.
• Demonstrated proactive, results-oriented approach with excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively across multicultural environments.
• Fluent English communication skills are required; additional foreign language skills are advantageous.

Employee Benefits

• Performance-based bonuses including annual rewards linked to personal and company achievements.
• Seasonal incentives such as Easter and Christmas bonuses subject to company policies.
• Meal vouchers provided for every working day.
• Learning opportunities through internal or external training programs.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support for personal and work-related matters.
• Comprehensive medical coverage via a partnered healthcare provider up to an annual capped limit.
• Company transportation facilitating commute between Timișoara and the MAHLE facility.

Additional Information

For further inquiries regarding the position, contact Ena Ignjatovic at the provided company email.