Commodity Buyer- High Pressure Die Casting

Join our team as a Commodity Buyer! We are currently looking for a Commodity Buyer with good communication and negotiation skills to help us with the suppliers management and procurement strategy improvement. If you’re passionate about innovation, development, and making a global impact, we want to hear from you! Apply now and be part of our dynamic team!

WHAT YOU´LL DO:

• Discover and Onboard New Suppliers: Scout for cutting-edge technologies and add them to our supplier panel for emerging growth verticals.
• Build a Global Supplier Network: Develop a robust supplier panel to meet worldwide and regional operational needs.
• Lead Supplier Integration: Oversee the entire integration process, from prospection and assessments to development, aligning with our sub-commodity strategy.
• Achieve Annual Goals: Meet the objectives of our Annual Operating Plan for sub-commodities.
• Drive Productivity: Create and consolidate action plans to boost productivity within the sub-commodity.
• Strategize and Manage: Handle sub-commodity strategy activities within your assigned scope.
• Negotiate Annually: Conduct yearly negotiations with designated suppliers to secure the best deals.
• Address Future Needs: Ensure that the current and future needs of platforms and customer teams are met through our sub-commodity strategy.
• Support Product Launches: Collaborate with the New Product Introduction team to support new product launches.
• Innovate Globally: Generate and consolidate ideas for global projects, gathering insights from suppliers.
• Enhance Supplier Performance: Lead quarterly business and performance reviews, fostering continuous improvement in supplier performance.

PREFERRED CANDIDATE PROFILE:

Experience: experience as a Commodity Buyer
Education: Bachelor’s Engineering degree 
Language: Good Proficiency in English
Skillset: Negotiation Skills, Good Proficiency in MS Excel & PowerPoint, Project Management

HPDC Expertize

 1. Aluminium HPDC Process Expertise 

• In-depth understanding of high-pressure die casting for large structural components.
• Familiarity with machine tonnage requirements and cycle time optimization.
• Knowledge of advanced HPDC techniques (vacuum casting, thermal management, porosity control).

 2. Aluminium Alloy & Metallurgy Knowledge

• Expertise in automotive-grade alloys.
• Understanding of heat treatment (T6/T7) and its impact on strength and durability.
• Ability to assess alloy sourcing and compliance with OEM specifications.

 3. Cost Drivers & Value Analysis 

Strong grasp of HPDC cost structure:

• Raw material cost (aluminium ingots, scrap recovery).
• Tooling cost (die life, complexity, maintenance).
• Energy consumption (melting, casting).
• Labor & automation (robotics, trimming, machining).
• Logistics & scrap recycling.
• Capability to perform cost breakdown and negotiate competitive pricing.

 4. Supplier Scouting & Development 

• Experience in identifying and qualifying HPDC suppliers in Eastern Europe (Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia).
• Ability to evaluate supplier capacity, technology level, and financial stability.
• Skilled in building long-term strategic sourcing partnerships.

YOU CAN EXPECT

• Working on exciting projects
• Great colleagues to work with
• Open door for further professional and career growth
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working model
• Wide range of employment benefits