International Commodity Buyer (H/M/X)
Manpower is recruiting on behalf of a well‑established and innovative European automotive supplier specializing in high‑tech polyurethane foam and EPP components for seating and interior applications. The company supplies almost all major automotive brands and operates multiple sites across Europe, offering a stable international environment with a strong focus on innovation, quality, and sustainability.
To strengthen the European Corporate Purchasing organization, we are looking for an experienced purchasing professional with Europe‑wide responsibility for direct and indirect purchasing categories. The position can be based at one of the client’s European locations in SAN, MLD, or BB.
Key Responsibilities:
- Development and implementation of purchasing strategies within the assigned responsibility areas
- Preparation and execution of price and contract negotiations, including individual and framework agreements
- Scouting, selection, and qualification of new suppliers in close collaboration with Operational Purchasing
- Identification, negotiation, and realization of cost‑saving opportunities
- Monitoring of supplier and market developments with focus on risk management (e.g. bottlenecks, financial stability)
- Support of new business acquisitions and customer projects
Key Requirements:
- Completed degree in engineering, business administration, or a comparable field
- Several years of professional experience in direct and/or indirect purchasing within an international environment, ideally in the automotive industry
- Strong expertise in cost analysis and market analysis
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills
- Hands‑on mentality, high level of commitment, and ability to work under pressure
- Intercultural competence and willingness to travel occasionally
- Business‑fluent English; German, Polish, or Czech language skills are an advantage
- Proficient in SAP and MS Office
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