VIE - Project Buyer (m/w/d),

The mission of the thermal systems business group is to develop and manufacture systems, modules and components to ensure thermal energy management of the power train and comfort for each passenger, during all phases of vehicle use. These systems help to significantly reduce fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and other pollutants and harmful particles from vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines. They also increase travel range and battery life for hybrid and electric vehicles. At the Front Office in Bietigheim-Bissingen we are supporting Sale- and Project activities and compose the interface between the customers Daimler and Valeo-internal departments at the development from Thermal Systems.

Your challenges

• You will lead the sourcing process from material cost target preparation till completion of automotive qualification steps and project closure
• You will participate in project meetings, activities and support project award
• You will involve Segment Leader in appropriate timing to share project constraints and propose sourcing strategy compliant with Group Segment Strategy
• You will select supplier bid-list based on Compliant Segment Panel and liaise with Project and Segment organizations to identify Bundle opportunities
• You will assess pre-selected suppliers' risk impacts on the project
• You will install competition between suppliers bringing at least two suppliers at the same technical level and proceed with all negotiations
• You will leverage commodity organization to reach pre-sourcing, sourcing decisions and meet project targets
• You will define and control communication flows and contents between project teams and suppliers

Your profile

• You are graduated from a master degree in business administration, industrial engineering or equivalent
• You ideally have experience in automotive purchasing
• Knowledge of automotive cost calculation is a plus
• You have a fluent level of English
• Knowledge of German is a plus
• You have good communication skills, have an international mindset and are open-minded to new cultures and new ways of working and thinking
• You are humble, listening, positive attitude oriented, professional, and have the sense of diplomacy

Benefits

• To participate in innovative projects with our experts
• To be part of an inclusive and multicultural company
• For career opportunities at national or international level
• To be a committed link in favor of green mobility
• To find meaning in your commitment