Senior Purchaser (F/M/X)
Grevenmacher, LU
Feel the Drive - for us, that means experiencing mobility with all the senses. We work for more comfort, wind in your hair, the perfect temperature in every season, and driving with a clear conscience - for a safe and sustainable future.
We fill mobility with joy - are you with us?
As a family-owned global group of companies, we are the world market leader in roof and convertible systems and parking heaters. We are also an established partner for charging solutions and battery systems. Do you like to take responsibility with a longterm-view? For the expansion of our production site for automotive glass (roofs, windshields and rear windows) in Grevenmacher (Luxembourg), we are looking for committed colleagues (f/m/d) who will help shape our success story with their expertise and passion.
You can look forward to these exciting tasks:
- Handles relevant purchasing processes (within defined category/program/etc.) in a moderate/regional environment
- Develops, coordinates and implements the purchasing strategy within the defined category/program
- Sets-up and develops a strategic supplier base within the defined category/program
- Coordinates and executes sourcing processes for category/program (supplier selection, RFQ, negotiation, source decision matrix, sourcing committee)
- Conducts contract negotiations with suppliers with large business volume
- Reviews consistently, drives quality and competitiveness of suppliers and develops corrective actions if needed
- Drives task forces on regional and global level
- Coordinates and executes sourcing processes for category (steer supplier selection, negotiation, sourcing committee)
- Contributes significantly to the global purchasing strategy
- Drives the collaboration with global acting suppliers (Global Supplier Owner) depending on the assigned category
Here's what you can bring to the team:
- Master’s degree in business management, Business Administration or Purchasing focus required
- 5+ years of experience in a progressive purchasing career
- Have technical background or technical understanding
- Advanced knowledge of purchasing and global market
- Strong communication, networking and negotiation skills
- Experience in automotive environment, tier 1 and category management
- Glass knowledge is a great asset
- Advanced/Intermediate skill level with MS Office
- Fluent in English (French and/or German are a plus)
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.