As an automotive supplier, DENSO is leading in developing and providing components and systems for heating, air conditioning, motor cooling, exhaust gas aftertreatment, automotive electrics, instrumentation and electronics.

As Buyer (m/f/d) - Metals, you will be mainly responsible for developing a sourcing strategy for dedicated products, agree changes with the key stakeholders in the organization and implement the strategy.

In Detail

• Perform market analysis and benchmarking to stay up to date with the trends and determine opportunities for change;
• Identify internal needs and make sure that the supply base is ready to cover them;
• Support analysis of defined material groups and current processes with target of defining best organisational structure and task split within Europe to improve value;
• Lead / coordinate negotiations with defined suppliers on behalf of all European plants and assure contracts are in place;
• Create and propose cost reduction ideas and monitor implementation working closely with suppliers, plants, engineering and other stakeholders;
• Analyze carbon footprint status of supply base and drive emission reduction with the suppliers and internal functions to achieve carbon neutrality targets
• Lead material and supplier selection process from RFQ, offer comparison and prepare the data to enable a sourcing decision;
• Develop a sourcing strategy for dedicated material groups, agree the changes internally and push implementation within the organization
• Monitor supplier risk and counter-measures, prepare emergency plans;
• Monitor supplier performance, create and lead development plans., supplier partnership activities (SRM) and commodity workshops with key stakeholders;
• Manage purchasing databases, monitor pricing developments, strengthen price transparency for materials, report preparation;
• Initiate and lead projects aiming to raise efficiency of the job.

• An engineering degree is desirable however or a degree in economics with a good technical understanding or vocational training in a comparable field with several years of experience;
• Preferably experience in raw materials purchasing;
• Good knowledge of purchasing processes;
• Strategic mind-set accompanied with analytical skills;
• Ability to operate on own initiative whilst taking ownership of commodity;
• Strong negotiation skills as well as organization & coordination skills;
• Enjoy working in a multicultural team and members in other countries;
• Very good MS Office skills;
• Very good English and preferably German.

• International company with various development opportunities
• Open and diverse corporate culture
• Wide range of trainings and education opportunities
• 13 monthly salaries and optional allowances
• 30 days of vacation and a flextime model for flexible working hours
• Generous daily allowance for business trips
• Modern offices, canteen onsite and free parking
• Free coffee, tea and water
• Employee benefits, such as attractive leasing offers, net salary optimization, additional private health insurance, free employee advice assistance hotline and much more.
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