Commodity Buyer

The holistic development of piston systems and cylinder components has been a core competence at MAHLE. Our deep understanding of interactions between engine components is key to deliver optimal solutions to our customers. MAHLE powertrain products are used around the globe in two-wheeler vehicles, passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and large engines. Development and production of high-quality engine systems and components for motorsports, supercar and high-performance vehicles as well as large and small engine components for leading engine manufacturers are also integral part of this business unit.

Electronics and mechatronics components are playing a crucial role in enhancing powertrain efficiency and the transition towards e-mobility. With its electric drives, power electronics, control units, actuators and auxiliaries, MAHLE provides a broad offering of innovative solutions for electrification.

Your Contribution

Our Commodity Buyer is responsible to coordinate the implementation of savings projects by strategically identifying and performing critical thinking for long term strategic sourcing solutions. You will also identify supply risks or market trends and perform negotiation and strategy tactics to secure sustainable sources for future development projects. You will play an important role in defining and executing a purchasing strategy for the commodity you are responsible for while ensuring best pricing, quality and delivery performance on a supplier with a long-term business relationship.

• Address supplier gaps that affect future development products

• Manage and coordinate supplier changes for strategic sourcing or distressed suppliers

• Responsible for cost reduction initiatives and support of PPV report

• Communicate and coordinate supplier issues with MAHLE Purchasing Team

• Position includes up to 25% domestic and international travel

• Accurately update information in JIRA and Jaggaer / SAP systems

Your Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or equivalent degree from a four-year college or university required.

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant purchasing experience or equivalent role, preferably in the automotive industry; preferably 5 or more years.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation delivery, with demonstrated experience with supplier relationships, in-depth knowledge of contract negotiations and product development.

• Specialized skills in negotiation, financial cost analysis and market analysis Ability to read blueprints and specifications required

• Strong time and project management, problem solving and continuous improvement skills

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes (stamping, injection molding, casting)

• Focus on deadlines and target objectives

• Strong team player, ability to coordinate cross-functional teams

• Strong aptitude in Microsoft Office applications, such as Microsoft Excel required

• SAP experience strongly preferred

• Up to 25% International and domestic travel by plane and car required