Category Purchaser Auxiliary Materials (m/f/d)
Core
Define and implement supply strategies for auxiliary materials including coating, decoration, adhesives, solder wires, and optical clear resins to achieve optimal market conditions.
Role type
Category Purchaser (Supply Chain)
Builds
Supply strategies and contracts for automotive auxiliary materials
Domain
Automotive industry / Purchasing & Supply Chain
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Supplier selection, price negotiation, contract conclusion, market analysis, cost reduction initiatives, data controlling, KPI monitoring
Preferred skills
Technical material purchasing, chemical industry experience, chemical-technical understanding
Technologies
SAP R/3
Responsibilities
Lead definition and implementation of subfamily/material group strategies; Conduct market analyses and build supplier intelligence; Execute key sourcing activities and frame contract negotiations; Support supplier improvement and design-to-cost initiatives; Ensure efficient controlling via data implementation and KPI monitoring; Drive pooling activities with external partners
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC