Indirect Country Buyer

Indirect Country Buyer

In this role, you will work closely with the sourcing and contract management teams, as well as stakeholders across EMEA region, to manage procurement orders valued at up to $50,000 across the IT, Machining & Equipment, Services, and Consumables categories.

Your key responsibilities will include managing procurement requests related to spot orders, eCatalog, and open orders, ensuring compliance, adhering to procedures, and executing procurement strategies across categories.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle spot buys, eCatalog purchases, and framework agreements in line with category sourcing strategies, guidelines, and established processes.
• Lead RFx activities (Request for Information, Request for Proposal, Request for Quotation) ensuring full compliance with internal procedures.
• Drive effective quote collection within budget and improve spend efficiency by increasing adoption of eCatalog/ERP/framework contracts.
• Identify and generate sustainable cost savings in cooperation with the sourcing team.
• Manage relationships with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Make informed decisions regarding collected offers and manage sourcing projects using the Ariba SP platform.
• Ensure smooth supplier onboarding and updates in Ariba SLP or Service Now systems, maintaining clear communication flow between all parties involved.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; engineering background preferred
• 3-4 years of experience in a similar role, ideally within a diverse supply chain or procurement environment
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Outlook and Excel
• English language skills at intermediate level (B1/B2)
• Knowledge of Hungarian, Serbian, French, or German at B1 level is a plus
• Strong stakeholder and time management skills, ability to prioritize tasks and negotiate effectively
• Willingness to work in a dynamic and complex environment

• You can grow at Aptiv. We offer an inclusive environment where all team members can thrive and develop.
• You can have an impact. Your work will directly support safer, smarter mobility solutions around the world.
• You have support. We provide resources and flexibility to help you balance your professional and personal life.

• Private health care (Signal Iduna) and life insurance for you and your family
• Well-being program with webinars, workshops, and community events
• Hybrid work model (minimum 47 days/year of remote work, flexible hours)
• Employer-paid Employee Pension Plan (+3.5% on each gross salary)
• Access to sports groups and Multisport card