Category Buyer
On-siteVynohradiv, Zakarpattia, Ukraine
Job Summary
Prepare purchasing inputs for customer RFQ cost models by collecting supplier quotations, cost assumptions, and sourcing data within required timelines. Request quotes from suppliers and distributors for components, record lead-times and MOQ conditions in cost models, and follow up on quotation status to ensure timely input for internal decision-making. Propose alternative suppliers or components to improve competitiveness and reduce supply risk while maintaining alignment with category purchasing teams. Support BOM cost optimization activities, coordinate supplier inputs for VAVE evaluations, and represent purchasing in cross-functional meetings to provide sourcing-related inputs to engineering, sales, and program teams. Maintain SuperBOM data and monitor the sourcing pipeline status for awarded programs to support purchasing transparency and program TTM.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent qualification
- Minimum 3 years of experience in purchasing, sourcing, or operational procurement
- Experience in supplier quotation handling and commercial data collection
- Basic understanding of BOM cost structures and cost model inputs
- Good Excel knowledge and ability to work with structured cost files
- ERP experience (e.g. SAP or comparable purchasing systems)
- Good communication skills and ability to work with internal and external stakeholders
- Structured, accurate, and detail-oriented working style
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in automotive industry or manufacturing environment
- Experience supporting RFQ processes or awarded program sourcing activities
- Knowledge of cost models, sourcing documentation, and BOM tracking
- Familiarity with VAVE activities and cost optimization methods
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
- English language skills for international supplier and internal communication
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