Commercial Buyer (f/m/div.)
Core
Develop and implement sourcing strategies for assigned material groups, manage supplier relationships, and secure capacities to support new product launches and business demand.
Role type
Senior strategic buyer (category management)
Builds
Resilient and competitive supply base for automotive electronics components
Domain
Automotive electronics / Strategic Procurement
Required skills
Category management, sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, cost optimization, risk management, market analysis, stakeholder management, cross-functional project leadership
Preferred skills
Supply chain knowledge, manufacturing environment experience, German language skills
Technologies
SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Office, Tableau, Power BI, Jira, Confluence, Slack, Zoom, Teams, Asana, Trello, Monday.com, Smartsheet, Airtable, Notion, Google Workspace, Salesforce, HubSpot, Marketo, Pardot, Eloqua, Demandbase, Gainsight, ChurnZero, Customer.io, Braze, OneSignal, SendGrid, Mailchimp, Constant Contact, AWeber, GetResponse, ConvertKit, ActiveCampaign, Drip, Klaviyo, Omnisend, Sendinblue, MailerLite, Mailgun, Postmark, SparkPost, SendGrid, Amazon SES, SendGrid, Mailgun, Postmark, SparkPost, SendGrid, Mailgun, Postmark, SparkPost
Responsibilities
Develop and implement category and sourcing strategies for assigned material groups; Analyze market and supplier data to identify opportunities for consolidation, standardization, and cost optimization; Manage supplier relationships and negotiate commercial agreements to achieve business objectives; Secure supplier capacities for new projects and ensure readiness to support future business demand; Drive initiatives related to supply chain resilience, risk mitigation, and supply continuity; Support the resolution of material shortages and supply challenges in close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders; Lead cross-functional projects involving purchasing, engineering, logistics, quality, and manufacturing teams; Monitor procurement market trends and identify opportunities for continuous improvement and value creation.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC