Job Description
Category Purchasing Specialist

Make individual mobility more enjoyable and sustainable by advancing technology and people – As one of the top 100 automotive suppliers worldwide, Webasto actively shapes the transformation of the industry through expertise and forward-thinking solutions. Our goal is to make mobility a full sensory experience, working toward more comfort, wind in your hair, the perfect temperature in any season, and driving with a clear conscience – for a safe and sustainable future. We bring joy to mobility – are you in?

 

You can look forward to these exciting tasks:

  • Lead and develop a production team in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets
  • Coordinate daily production schedules, labor assignments, and material availability to ensure smooth shift operations
  • Drive compliance with IATF 16949, ISO-45001, and customer-specific requirements in all processes
  • Monitor performance using KPIs (OEE, scrap, rework, downtime) and implement corrective actions for continuous improvement
  • Collaborate with Maintenance, Logistics, and Quality teams to minimize disruptions and maximize efficiency on the shop floor
  • Promote and enforce safe work practices, ensuring compliance with OSHA and company safety standards
  • Train, mentor, and evaluate operators and team members to improve skills, ensure standardized work, and prepare talent for future roles
  • Support problem-solving activities (5-Why, Fishbone, Kaizen events) to address root causes and prevent recurrence
  • Proficiency in MS Office and SAP, Power B

 

This is what you bring to us:

  • 4-year Technical degree or degree in business science with high technical affinity or comparable training with specific qualifications – minimum 3-5 years experience -preferably with Tier 1 automotive supplier(s)
  • Persistence, goal-oriented personality with hands-on ability to solve problems; Strong negotiation skills
  • Analytical, interdisciplinary, customer-oriented individual acting as an interface to all relevant internal departments
  • Experience in handling cost calculations and cost modeling with proven track record of successful implementation at key suppliers
  • Analytical, interdisciplinary, customer-oriented individual acting as an interface to all relevant internal department

 

Applications from qualified individuals with disabilities are expressly welcome.

Your contact person:
Mario Magrini, People & Organization Auburn Hills, MI 

Get to know us here and find out why we are passionate about attracting talent to Webasto.
We look forward to receiving your online application!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Webasto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status.

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Information at a Glance
Job Area:  Purchasing
Entry Level:  Professionals (3+ years)
Req Id:  35230
Job Location:  Auburn Hills, 2500 Executive Hills Blvd, MI

Purchasing & Supplier Quality is crucial to our success as a global provider of innovative mobility solutions. As part of the procurement team, you actively help shape the future of mobility. Close collaboration with all business areas ensures the definition and implementation of commodity group strategies, while commercial negotiations have a direct impact on the company's success. Selecting the best and most innovative suppliers guarantees the highest quality standards, as well as sustainable and innovative products. The tasks in procurement are as diverse as they are essential to success.

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