Satınalma Mühendisi

Turkey

Purchasing Engineer (Automotive Industry)

Location: Başiskele / Kocaeli

Department: Purchasing

Job Description:

We are looking for a Purchasing Engineer to join our team in the automotive industry, responsible for sub-material Purchasing from local and oversea, sub-material development , Improving purchasing flow

Responsibilities:

Develop Overseas and Local purchasing sources and proceed with parts purchases.
Improve supply chain Management efficiently
Develop sub-material and check compliance with customer requirements.
Conduct benchmarking and price comparisons within the automotive sector.
Perform sub-material and cost analysis for components, parts, and raw materials.
Manage and evaluate supplier quotations , negotiate prices, and ensure cost competitiveness.
Conduct benchmarking and price comparisons within the automotive sector.
Coordinate with the Engineering and Cost departments to verify BOM (Bill of Materials) accuracy.
Ensure purchasing activities align with quality, delivery, and cost targets .
Prepare and maintain purchasing documentation in compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO standards .
Track market trends, currency fluctuations, and raw material price movements .
Collaborate with Korean HQ and global suppliers in English.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Mechanical, Industrial, or Metallurgical Engineering (or related field).
Minimum 3 years of experience in the automotive purchasing field .
Experience in sub-material cost calculation and supplier quotation evaluation.
Good knowledge of ERP systems (Logo / SAP / similar) .
Excellent command of English (both written and spoken).
Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced and multicultural environment .

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with metal, plastic, or electrical components purchasing .
Supply chain management for connector and wire-related component manufacturers
Korean language knowledge is an asset.

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