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Area: Purchasing / Supply Chain
The Senior Buyer is responsible for developing mid- to long-term strategies for direct materials (steel & stamping) at regional and global levels. This role manages supplier negotiations, ensures material availability, and supports new project launches and engineering changes, driving cost competitiveness and timely delivery.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, International Business, Business Administration , or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of purchasing experience within the automotive industry, including at least 5 years managing steel, stampings, metals, or other highly complex commodities .
- Proven track record leading Strategic Sourcing initiatives, complex negotiations, supplier development, and resourcing projects .
- Strong expertise in cost analysis, should-cost modeling, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), quotation benchmarking, and cost red...