Lead Buyer for Non-Molded Parts

The first impression counts. Regarding a car, the experience begins when you hold the key in your hand, have contact with the door handle or contactlessly open it by gesture – in short: with products and solutions from Huf. As the leading specialist for secure car access and authorization, we have been the first point of contact for all automobile manufacturers for over 100 years.

University degree (preferable on technical side like Mechanical Engineering or similar)
Minimum 3-year experience on a similar position in automotive field
Knowledge of stamping, mechanical modules, or metal parts with or w/o coating is a plus
Good knowledge of IATF 16949
Very good PC knowledge (MS Office package)
Practice with SAP is an advantage
Very good knowledge of the English language (German knowledge is an advantage)
Good communication and negotiations skills, excellent team player
Willing to travel, mainly in European region

Lead tactical material group processes and define priorities within global material group team and in alignment with Material Group Management
Participate actively on the scouting for new suppliers with the aim to optimize the portfolio of the sub-commodities
Leading sourcing processes, including RFQs, benchmarking, negotiations, offer and scenario analysis and final recommendation
Work on Carry Over projects (check capacity and supplier performance)
Collaborate with Risk Management for the implementation of product discontinuations in series production
Prepare specific periodic reports (keeping to the budget analysis, objectives, evaluation of portfolio performance etc.)
Maintaining good knowledge of the current market and future trends to support identification of alternative sources
Improve constantly the performance and prices of assigned suppliers and the supplier portfolio.
Responsible for all supplier-related purchasing issues, prices, capacity, changes during the series phase
Support the project Buyer function during project acquisition and Project development