Läpple Automotive GmbH | Germany | 74xxx Heilbronn | Permanent position | Full time / Home office | Published since: 13.01.2026 on stepstone.de
Lead Buyer - Body-in-White Plants (m/f/d)
High process know-how, intelligent manufacturing technologies, solution orientation – LÄPPLE AUTOMOTIVE is a leading provider of sheet metal forming and body raw materials for premium vehicles. As a system supplier of the automotive industry, we produce press parts and body modules of different complexity. We cover the entire manufacturing process for both series models and aftermarket. Demanding forming solutions are our passion – we bring every sheet in shape. Because we love technology. LÄPPLE AUTOMOTIVE is looking for the location Heilbronn for the position Lead Buyer (m/d) Heilbronn | Full time | unlimited
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High process know-how, intelligent manufacturing technologies, solution orientation – LÄPPLE AUTOMOTIVE is a leading provider of sheet metal forming and body raw materials for premium vehicles. As a system supplier of the automotive industry, we produce press parts and body modules of different complexity. We cover the entire manufacturing process for both series models and aftermarket. Demanding forming solutions are our passion – we bring every sheet in shape. Because we love technology. LÄPPLE AUTOMOTIVE is looking for the location Heilbronn for the position Lead Buyer (m/d) Heilbronn | Full time | unlimited
Procurement of raw construction equipment, special charge carriers and assembly and joining equipment Development of group-specific sourcing strategies taking into account the business unit specific requirements Construction and qualification of suppliers and ensuring the availability of a demand-oriented supplier portfolio Implementation of inquiries for resources for own production, production of comparisons of offers and analysis of costs and cost detailing Guide price and contract negotiations with suppliers at national and international level with room for manoeuvre within the task Head of contact for all project-specific shopping topics as well as interface to the areas of sales, technical planning and project management Acquisition of purchase projects from the acquisition - ensuring delivery dates, quality requirements and budget maintenance
Successfully completed studies as an economic engineer or comparable qualifications with an economic and technical background Professional experience in a comparable position of the automotive supply industry Very good knowledge of German and English in word and writing readiness to travel regularly High level of initiative and entrepreneurial thinking Teamability, flexibility and resilience Structured and process-oriented working methods as well as analytical skills and design will complete your profile
30 days holiday per year Attractive remuneration Attractive employee offers Continuing training and promotion Candle with employee benefit Flexible working time Company events Mobile work
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![]() | Läpple Automotive GmbH | |
| 74076 Heilbronn | ||
| Germany |
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