Project Buyer

We develop and produce mechanical and electrical locksets for the automotive industry worldwide.

Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst develops and produces mechanical and electronic key systems, lock sets, steering locks and remote control systems for the automotive industry.

Founded in 1908 in Velbert, the company first supplied lock sets to Mercedes Benz (now Daimler AG) in 1920. Today, Huf has approx. 9,300 employees located in 19 countries worldwide.

More than 300 designers and technicians working in the offices in Velbert and Günding (Germany), in Milwaukee (USA) and in Chonan (Korea) are engaged in research and development.

Huf was the first company to develop components for the new car access and immobilization systems "Passive Entry" and "Keyless Go".

University degree (technical or economics)
At least 1 year experience on a similar position
Experience in using PPAP and APQP
Competent knowledge of commercial legislation
Team player with an open minded attitude
Strong communicator both written and verbal in English
Self-efficient and organized in prioritizing tasks and projects

Active member of the new projects implementation teams, starting with concept phase and offering until product approval and serial production
Coordinate communication and flow of information between providers and project team members
Analyze preliminary list of components and materials and prepare necessary reports to decide "Make or Buy"
Identify potential suppliers for components and materials, and send requests for offers
Analyze, compare and negotiate offers received for prices and commercial conditions to ensure achievement of cost targets
Place and follow orders in accordance with the delivery terms and conditions agreed
Supervise advanced planning for quality product from suppliers
Negotiate MRP elements necessary to preserve stocks at minimum levels
Prepare and send contracts and agreements providers and their receipt signed by their representatives
Set, maintain and update the system parameters (PUS applications, FullStep APQP , IFS)
Prepares specific periodic reports (keeping to the budget analysis, objectives, evaluation of suppliers etc.)

Benefits
Induction and training programs
Competitive salary and flexible benefits (sports, transport, holiday reward a.s.o)
Health and well-being (medical care, lunch vouchers a.s.o)
Professional development both technical and managerial
Special fidelity package