About The Role

We are looking for an experienced Category Purchaser to lead global supplier and material strategy in Advanced Elastomer Technologies and manage key supplier relationships and sourcing activities in a dynamic automotive environment.

What you will do

Manage key supplier relationships and act as a global supplier champion
Drive sourcing activities (supplier selection, negotiations, contracts, sourcing decisions)
Conduct annual price negotiations and implement cost reduction & supplier improvement programs
Perform market analyses and translate insights into sourcing strategies
Collaborate cross-functionally to define and implement global purchasing strategy
Ensure rollout of strategy across business units worldwide
Drive and support cooperation and pooling activities with external partners

What makes you a best fit

Degree in economics, business, engineering or mechanical engineering
Extensive experience in purchasing or customer/supplier-oriented roles (automotive preferred)
Strong creativity and ability to develop new sourcing and supply chain concepts
Independent, self-driven with high level of ownership
Ability to challenge and find compromises
Advanced MS Office skills
Business-fluent English (spoken & written)
Strong resilience, assertiveness and conflict resolution skills
Willingness to travel (~20%)

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