Buyer – Automotive industry (M/F)

Description du poste

• Manage supplier relationships during mass production and pre-SOP phases, ensuring smooth coordination, issue follow-up, and risk escalation.
• Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to identify and evaluate potential suppliers across Europe.
• Manage RFQ/RFI processes, analyze supplier quotations, and support supplier selection.
• Prepare and support cost and contract negotiations, ensuring competitiveness and compliance.
• Identify cost optimization opportunities and contribute to continuous improvement in production.
• Ensure proper contract administration and maintain accurate supplier documentation.
• Present structured analyses and recommendations to internal stakeholders and management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or Procurement/Purchasing.
• 2–8 years of experience in purchasing environment (junior to senior profiles considered).
• Experience in an automotive OEM or Tier 1 is mandatory.
• Experience in purchasing parts/components is a strong asset
• Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Proactive, autonomous, and able to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Good command of MS Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Languages: English (mandatory) + French

Informations supplémentaires

Our sustainability and social responsibility approach is built on three fundamental pillars:

1. Our People

   • A diverse workforce with over 100 nationalities
   • An inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and contribute
   • Support for skill development and professional growth

2. The Environment

   • Reducing our ecological footprint and promoting sustainable growth
   • Goal: Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, guiding our operations and strategic initiatives

3. Sustainable Innovation

   • 31% of our internal R&D dedicated to responsible innovation
   • Transforming environmental challenges into value-creating solutions that drive progress