Buyer - Automotive industry (M/F)

• Manage supplier relationships during mass production and pre-SOP phases, ensuring smooth coordination, issue follow-up, and risk escalation.

• Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to identify and evaluate potential suppliers across Europe.

• Manage RFQ/RFI processes, analyze supplier quotations, and support supplier selection.

• Prepare and support cost and contract negotiations, ensuring competitiveness and compliance.

• Identify cost optimization opportunities and contribute to continuous improvement in production.

• Ensure proper contract administration and maintain accurate supplier documentation.

• Present structured analyses and recommendations to internal stakeholders and management.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or Procurement/Purchasing.

• 2–8 years of experience in purchasing environment (junior to senior profiles considered).

• Experience in an automotive OEM or Tier 1 is mandatory.

• Experience in purc…