Commodity Buyer - Casted parts

Your Contribution:

As a Commodity Buyer, you will execute the purchasing activities within defined commodities and ensure in-time availability of components in right quality fulfilling the cost targets.

Execution of Purchasing Activities

• Conduct market research to gather information on prices, suppliers, and technical changes within the assigned commodity area.
• Align with internal stakeholders to clarify requirements, specifications, and demand forecasts.
• Ensure pricing and delivery timelines meet project and operational needs.
• Review and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Select suppliers for RFQ processes and initiate technical verifications.
• Drive VA/VE initiatives and monitor delivery performance.

Purchasing Strategy

• Implement purchasing strategies and contribute to their development in collaboration with the supervisor and lead buyer.
• Support the continuous improvement of sourcing approaches and cost‑optimization measures.

Negotiations

• Negotiate quantities, pricing, delivery terms, and conditions within the defined authorization level.
• Prepare negotiation documentation, support strategic negotiations, and coordinate internal decision‑making processes.

Price Analysis & Optimization

• Prepare detailed price comparisons to support decision‑making and identify optimization opportunities.
• Initiate activities such as VA/VE, supplier validations, and cost‑reduction measures.

Project Management for Purchasing Projects

• Lead purchasing-related projects to achieve cost, quality, and timing objectives.
• Coordinate cross-functional project teams, including customers, internal departments, external partners, suppliers, and production sites.
• Provide functional leadership when purchasing is the project lead.
• Plan and assign work packages, monitor progress, and ensure timely execution.
• Prepare project reports and present updates to management committees.

Additional Responsibilities

• Apply company standards, methods, and processes, ensuring alignment with MAHLE’s global commodity strategies.
• Conduct supplier visits and meetings, including domestic and international travel as required.
• Manage internal and external reporting activities.
• Lead price negotiations for purchased components.
• Support MSP realization for purchased components.

Your Experience & Qualifications:

Education:

• University degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Field of study is flexible; technical or business-related backgrounds are welcome.

Professional Experience:

• 2–4 years of experience in purchasing or procurement.
• Experience in the automotive industry is an advantage.

Technical & Professional Skills:

• Strong technical understanding and solid negotiation capabilities.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and production technologies.
• Familiarity with quality methods and tools (e.g., TS 16949, problem‑solving methodologies, FMEA, SPC, MSA, GD&T).
• Commercial awareness and cost‑analysis competence.

IT Skills:

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Office and SAP R/3.

Communication:

• Demonstrated proactive, results‑driven mindset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in multicultural environments.

Language Skills:

• Fluent in English (strong written and verbal communication).
• Additional foreign languages are an asset.

Our offer:

Working with us means joining a young, dynamic team in an international environment where collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning are part of everyday life. Beside that, our offer includes: 

• Performance‑related bonuses, including structured annual rewards based on individual and company results.
• Seasonal bonuses, such as Easter and Christmas incentives, granted according to internal policies.
• Meal vouchers provided for each working day.
• Opportunities for learning - internally or externally
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential support for personal and professional well‑being.
• Comprehensive medical services through our partnered healthcare provider, covered up to an annual limit.
• Company‑provided transportation, ensuring convenient travel between Timișoara and the MAHLE location.