Purchasing Specialist

Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, Aptiv is enabling a more sustainable future with technology that makes mobility safer, greener and more connected. The global technology company operates in 49 countries, with more than 190,000 people across 140 manufacturing facilities and 11 major technical centers worldwide. Aptiv's customers includes 23 of the 25 largest automakers in the world.

Aptiv has been operating in Serbia since 2015 and employs around 6,000 people in Novi Sad and Leskovac.To find more information about Aptiv, please visit www.aptiv.com.

Position Summary:

Purchasing Specialist position within Aptiv is responsible for supporting procurement activities related to direct and indirect materials in BOM, ensuring accuracy of SAP master data, and securing material availability required for production processes. The role includes close collaboration with cross-functional teams to resolve material-related issues and contributes to the implementation and monitoring of cost-saving initiatives.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Active participation in the development of new projects and engineering changes, using standard platforms (DMF, GSD, other sources)
• Leading RFQ, SB process, coordinate PR/PO, Delivery follow up, Negotiate with the supplier the delivery times according to project time plan)
• Providing support to Material Planning Controlers and supervisors in resolving issues related to critical materials (checking parts status, organize meetings with suppliers to ensure a delivery plan, escalations to Category Buyer)
• Ensuring conditions for ordering direct and indirect materials which are part of the BOM
• Maintaining SAP data - coordinating vendor master data creation and update, and coordinating materials set up in the system
• Calculating, implementing, and updating prices in the system
• Monitoring invoice payment processes and ensuring timely execution of payments to suppliers
• Monitoring the status and performing analysis of cost-saving projects (MCIP)

• University degree
• Minimum 2 years of procurement experience (automotive industry experience is an advantage)
• Fluent in English
• Advanced Microsoft Office
• Well-developed communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team

• Interesting career in a leading, world-recognized company
• Opportunity to professional growth and personal development in an international environment
• Ability to implement own ideas and solutions