Senior GBE Buyer/ Advanced Buyer

With a legacy of over 70 years, Garrett Motion is a cutting-edge technology leader enabling emission reduction and energy efficiency. We design, manufacture and sell highly engineered turbocharging, air and fluid compression, and high-speed electric motor technologies for customers in the mobility and industrial fields.

We develop advanced turbochargers and electric boosting technologies for hybrids and electrified powertrains. Garrett continues to advance turbo applications while leveraging its unique technology portfolio, including fuel cell compressors for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, electric propulsion and thermal management systems for automotive and industrial applications. Our products enable improved fuel economy and energy efficiency, enhanced thermal management, reduced weight and size, and lower greenhouse gas and other emissions.

We serve original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and independent aftermarket distributors worldwide across the mobility and industrial fields. Our solutions support light and commercial vehicles (on- and off-highway), as well as marine and industrial applications, including heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and power generation.

Join our team as a Senior GBE Buyer / Advanced Buyer!

Play a key role in driving procurement excellence within a global business environment, ensuring supplier performance, cost competitiveness, and seamless project execution across the full product lifecycle.

What You'll Do:

• Act as the project buyer for assigned components and project scope
• Lead supplier selection activities for new product introduction (NPI), value engineering (VE), and resourcing, aligned with commodity strategies
• Manage end-to-end project deliverables for sourced components, including cost, timelines, quality milestones, and production readiness (APQP, PPAP, SOP follow-up)
• Ensure compliance with technical and design requirements, supporting cross-functional engineering activities
• Coordinate and manage engineering changes with suppliers after production start, including delivery of cost-saving initiatives
• Serve as the main operational contact for assigned suppliers during mass production
• Collaborate with global teams when needed to support cross-regional sourcing activities
• Act as the primary interface between suppliers and internal teams (supply chain, logistics, quality) to resolve operational issues
• Monitor supplier capacity and performance to ensure continuity of supply
• Implement risk mitigation and procurement action plans within assigned scope
• Drive cost reduction initiatives and contribute to overall competitiveness in collaboration with commodity teams
• Support the execution of commodity strategies, including achieving productivity targets
• Monitor supplier performance, lead reviews, and ensure continuous improvement through structured follow-up actions

What We Need:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Engineering, Economics, or Business Administration
• ~5 years of experience in Procurement, ideally within the automotive industry
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Experience across the full procurement lifecycle, including SOPs and implementation
• Energetic, curious, and creative approach with strong decision-making skills
• Fast learner with the ability to adapt quickly in dynamic environments
• SAP – mandatory
• COUPA, SCC – nice to have
• Fluent in English

BENEFITS

Meal tickets
13th salary
Private medical insurance
A fixed monthly amount received on the Benefits platform with which you can choose from services such as:
Extended health insurance for employees and dependents
Dental care
Online and offsite shopping discounts
Private pension
Vacation vouchers
Transportation: Metrorex/STB monthly subscriptions or Fuel card
Access to various events (paintball, escape room, laser tag, rafting, wakeboarding, movie, theater etc.)

LEARN & DEVELOP

Extensive online and on-site training programs
Support for Green Belt Six Sigma Certification
Peer2Peer Training program: learn and teach one another, offer advice, and engage
Career growth & promotion opportunities
International work environment

RELAX & WELL-BEING

Sports and Social Club: trainer in the Office program and weekly online Nutrition Sessions for all Garrett employees
Friendly working environment, alongside talented and dedicated people
Networking area
Bookster
Great coffee, tea and spices
Weekly Fruit Day
Employee assistance program for all our employees (professionals ready to listen and speak with you on all subjects)
Flexible working hours
26 vacation days per year for all our employees
Hybrid work environment: 2 days Work from Home per week