Are you an experienced procurement professional looking for a role in the automotive industry? We're seeking a Senior Category Buyer to search for new suppliers and develop strategies for our Harness Coverings portfolio. If you have a degree in Economics or Engineering, strong negotiation skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving, we encourage you to apply!
Your Role
- Actively search and develop new suppliers of respective category portfolio in an automotive industry (Harness Coverings: tapes, foams, tubes, heat shrinks, hoses, etc.).
- Develop strategy for assigned categories considering quality, service, technology, price and timing of needed products.
- Monitor market conditions for all cost drivers for assigned categories to adapt the respective purchasing strategy, anticipate repercussions for the business and generate performance or build and implement and mitigation plan.
- Report results and make sourcing recommendations.
- Negotiate all commercial terms with Suppliers to drive year over year material cost improvements.
- Create, issue and maintain frame contracts according to Aptiv policies and procedures.
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Your Background
- 3 years of experience in sourcing and purchasing field in an automotive/manufacturing environment (Harness Coverings: tapes, foams, tubes, heat shrinks, hoses, etc.).
- Degree in Economic or Engineering.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Good knowledge of MS office package.
- Fluent in English.
- High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross functional teams.
- Analytical thinking and result orientation.
- Willingness to travel.
Why join us?
- You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
- You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
- You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.
Your Benefits at Aptiv:
- Private health care (Signal Iduna) and Life insurance for you and your beloved ones
- Well-Being Program that includes regular webinars, workshops, and networking events
- Hybrid and flexible working hours
- Employee Pension Plan paid by the employer (you get + 3,5% on each gross salary)
- Access to sports groups and Multisport card
Apply today, and together let's change tomorrow!
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