Direct Purchasing Sr. Buyer EUR (m/f/d)

<p><span><span><span><b><span><span><span>Senior Direct Material Buyer (m/f/d)</span></span></span></b></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><span><b><span><span><span>About Us</span></span></span></b></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>Nemak is a leading provider of innovative lightweighting solutions for the global automotive industry, specializing in the development and manufacturing of aluminum components for e-mobility, structure &amp; chassis, and ICE powertrain applications. In 2023, Nemak employed approximately 24,000 people at 38 production facilities worldwide and generated revenue of US $5.0 billion.</span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><span><span>Together, we make sustainable mobility possible. </span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><span><b><span><span><span>Objective</span></span></span></b></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>As a member of the team, you will be responsible for the strategic sourcing of direct materials and manufacturing services for all our locations in Europe while we grow our business in Electrification. You will have the opportunity to use your expertise as a buyer in both project and series business, while driving the further development of our purchasing strategies.</span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><span><b><span><span><span>Main Responsibilities</span></span></span></b></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span><span><span>Working closely with engineering and plants, you will play a key role in acquiring new business with competitive cost definition. </span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>You prepare professional tenders, evaluate offers, develop well-founded decision-making bases and recommendations and proactively point out more cost-effective alternatives.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Through your professional negotiation skills, you succeed in achieving the best conditions - without compromising on quality and delivery reliability.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>You analyze the needs of the plants, identify suitable suppliers and know how to optimally utilize synergies through the sensible bundling and coordination of purchasing activities.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Ensuring quality, cost, and deadline compliance is our top priority, while strengthening the business relationship with our key suppliers. </span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>That is why active supplier management, risk management, sustainability, supplier visits and the development of suppliers are permanent items on your agenda.</span></span></span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span><span><span><b><span><span><span>Position Requirements</span></span></span></b></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span><span><span>Degree in industrial engineering or economics, complemented by very good technical understanding. </span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Excellent communication skills with international colleagues and suppliers - business fluent in German and English, both written and verbal</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>More than 3 years of experience of purchasing in automotive, handling direct materials, i.e., components and manufacturing services.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Experienced in cost analysis, contract law/design, negotiation techniques and project management.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Highly independent, motivated and flexible to handle a variety of tasks and projects at the same time.</span></span></span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span><span><span><b><span><span><span>Your contact person</span></span></span></b></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>Christine Thomas, Tel.: +49 69 69 53 76 4065</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>Nemak Europe, The Squaire 17, Am Flughafen, 60549 Frankfurt</span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><span><b><span><span><span>Click here to learn more about our Site </span></span></span></b> <a href="https://nemak.com/de/plants/europe-asia/frankfurt-raunheim/">https://nemak.com/de/plants/europe-asia/frankfurt-raunheim/</a></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><em><span><span><span>At Nemak, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (D&amp;I) play a fundamental role in everything we do and are the underlying platform on which our culture is built. We foster a culture that is safe, respectful, fair and inclusive for all of our employees and job applicants. Our value proposition relies on innovation and cross-cultural teamwork, which is only possible when we strive for belonging and commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We understand the impact equality and of varied perspectives that welcome better ideas to solve complex pro