**Group Description**
The Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent visions systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML's expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling.
**Your Responsibilities**:
- Develops and executes effective bidding, negotiation, and pricing strategies in a manner that meets the budgets, policies, ethical standards and audit requirements of the company
- Prepares RFQ/Bid packages for diverse commodities including raw materials and indirect materials
- Consults with internal team in reviewing scope of work for RFQ process, supplier quote proposal and recommend supplier of choice based on quote analysis
- Supports on time delivery to help timely program completion, and help maximize the division profits
- Continually work to identify cost saving opportunities and strive to achieve cost saving targets assigned by Management
- Conducts activities in ERP System and other Information Systems to support purchasing
- Establishes solid multiple sources to ensure continuous supply and availability of purchased components and directed-buy components to satisfy the need of all departments in the organization
- Ensures successful and timely implementation of approved engineering changes of all commercial issues with suppliers
- Ensures ERP pricing modules have been maintained accurately and accordingly
- Prepares, negotiates and executes all contracts according to the company policies and procedures, and in accordance with government regulations
- Exercises sample expertise and flexibility to procure all emergency requirements in cooperation with requisitioning departments and other supporting segments in the organization to ensure project completion
- Communicates effectively with all requisitioning departments, and arranges for proper and accurate information exchanges between originator and suppliers
- Ensures that all applicable taxes exemptions are claimed to the advantage of the company
- Reconciles variances between Purchase Orders and Invoices (Price, Quantity, Inco terms, Terms of Payment)
- Ensures purchase orders are entered in a timely manner
- Supports with supplier audits of applicable suppliers as required
- Maintains supplier files, purchase prices, price fluctuations and quality records
- Resolves material claims with suppliers
- Preparation of reports regarding supply base conditions and costs
- Support the process of development and maintaining an appropriate departmental budget and ensure the operation of the department within budget.
- Planning of budget and savings
- Follows and complies with all Operational Procedures and Policies (i.e. TS16949, ISO14001)
- Performs other duties as required
**Who we are looking for**
- Technical/business economics education (bachelor's degree or equivalent)
- Minimum 3-5 years purchasing experience in automotive industry
- Valid driver license
- Ability to navigate ERP software (SAP)
- Understanding of manufacturing processes for commodity being purchased
- Good English communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Good interpersonal and effective organizational skills
- Negotiations skills
- Capable of working with mínimal supervision
- Ability to work under pressure
- Team player and readiness for traveling
**Your preferred qualifications**
- First-hand experience in negotiating supplier contracts
**In addition, we offer you the following site benefits**:
- Flexible working hours for a good work-life balance
- Health programs, sports and team events
- Training program and exciting internal development opportunities
- Canteen, and organized transport
- Private Health Insurance