Procurement Expert - Automotive Industry (all genders)

Description du poste:

thyssenkrupp Automotive Body Solutions is a business unit of the Automotive Technology segment of thyssenkrupp AG. As an integrated body construction specialist, the company offers project business including plant engineering, toolmaking and prototype construction as well as the series production of body components from a single source. By utilizing the extensive synergies between these areas, Automotive Body Solutions is the leading contact for all aspects of bodywork.

* Comprehensive administration of the ordering process
* Preparation and participation in price negotiations
* Collaboration in procurement processes
* Complete and independent handling of tasks within the PSM processes (supplier onboarding, development, ordering procedures)
* Manage cross-site procurement activities
* Requesting quotes from known suppliers (e.g., catalog-based, supplier products, or inquiry by instruction) and prepare comparison sheets
* Lead price negotiations and coordinate technical reviews
* Process purchase requisitions, oversee the entire ordering cycleincluding delivery schedules, order confirmations, price maintenance, deadline monitoring, and invoice verification
* Communicate discrepancies, conduct supplier development, handle complaints, and maintain master data
* Generate reports and evaluations
* Ensuring that all relevant deliveries/services for assigned customer projects and/or sourcing categories/commodities are procured in the appropriate quality, at the right time, and at the lowest total cost
* Contributing to cost optimization and leveraging supply chain management synergies at TK

* Comprehensive administration of the ordering process
* Preparation and participation in price negotiations
* Collaboration in procurement processes
* Complete and independent handling of tasks within the PSM processes (supplier onboarding, development, ordering procedures)
* Manage cross-site procurement activities
* Requesting quotes from known suppliers (e.g., catalog-based, supplier products, or inquiry by instruction) and prepare comparison sheets
* Lead price negotiations and coordinate technical reviews
* Process purchase requisitions, oversee the entire ordering cycleincluding delivery schedules, order confirmations, price maintenance, deadline monitoring, and invoice verification
* Communicate discrepancies, conduct supplier development, handle complaints, and maintain master data
* Generate reports and evaluations
* Ensuring that all relevant deliveries/services for assigned customer projects and/or sourcing categories/commodities are procured in the appropriate quality, at the right time, and at the lowest total cost
* Contributing to cost optimization and leveraging supply chain management synergies at TK

Profil requis du candidat:

* Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (Bachelor's, Master's, or Diploma advantageous) with technical or commercial training
* In-depth knowledge of industry-specific practices within the automotive (suppliers) industry
* Extensive industry-specific purchasing experience in a comparable position
* Familiarity with contractual law and risk management in international environments
* Proven negotiation skills leading to successful agreements
* Strong social skills: team ability; communication with interface partners; relationship-building skills; cross-functional understanding; negotiation skills
* Strong personal competencies: excellent communication skills; persuasiveness and assertiveness; professional work approach and time management; high motivation and willingness to learn; self-reflection ability
* Proficient in MS Office and SAP R/3; skilled in presentation and moderation techniques
* Very good English language skills
* Confident negotiator with assertiveness; capable of working independently and goal-oriented
* Willingness to travel internationally (approx. 10% of working time)