Strategic Buyer (f/m/d)

High process know-how, intelligent manufacturing technologies, solution orientation – LÄPPLE AUTOMOTIVE is a leading supplier in sheet metal forming and body blanking 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

Heilbronn, full time, unlimited

Development and implementation of sustainable purchasing strategies for defined automotive product groups Responsible control and optimization of the procurement process along the entire value chain Analysis and assessment of procurement markets, identification of innovations and alternative suppliers Self-governing contract and price negotiations with international suppliers taking into account quality, costs and delivery Close cooperation with internal interfaces such as development, quality management and production Risk management, monitoring and ensuring supplier performance Efficient participation in cross-departmental projects and the continuous development of processes and tools in purchasing

Successfully completed studies in the field of economic engineering 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 flexibility and entrepreneurial thinking Analytical thinking and high IT affinity Digital competence in the field of artificial intelligence Teamability, own initiative and resilience Structured and process-oriented operation Basic understanding of sustainability

30 days holiday per year Attractive employee offers Attractive remuneration by collective agreement (M+E) Occupational pension Continuing training and promotion Candle with employee benefit Flexible working time JobRad JOBV1_EN