Buyer (m/w/x)
$38,736–$52,260 year
On-siteGraz, Styria, Austria
Job Summary
Manage the full procurement process for technical components including inquiries, quotations, orders, and contracts for German and English projects. Develop strategic supplier relationships, conduct market analyses, and execute sourcing strategies to optimize production costs and ensure quality standards for electrical, chassis, powertrain, interior, exterior, and body-in-white systems. Lead tender processes with the technical department, maintain global and local supplier portfolios, and negotiate terms while tracking key performance indicators. Represent procurement interests in cross-functional teams and organize supplier workshops to drive process improvements and cost reduction initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Abgeschlossene technische/kaufmännische Ausbildung (LAP, HTL/HAK, FH/TU/Uni)
- Sehr gute MS-Office-Kenntnisse (besonders Excel)
- Kommunikationsstärke in Deutsch und Englisch
Desired Qualifications
- Einkaufserfahrung von Vorteil, vorzugsweise in einem Produktionsbetrieb
- Technisches Grundverständnis
- SAP
- Hohe Problemlösungskompetenz
- Durchsetzungsstärke
- Resilienz
- Gelegentliche Reisebereitschaft
- je nach Projekt auch internationale Einsatzbereitschaft
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