Overview We are currently working with an exciting automotive company based in Barcelona who are looking for an experienced Mechanical Buyer to join their team. The company has strong values centred around sustainability, reducing pollution and innovation.
Responsibilities Define a full purchasing strategy and take full ownership within your area of the commodity
Create competitive environments with suppliers to support a negotiation strategy
Lead all negotiations related to your commodity
Maintain benchmarking data and high levels of market research
Manage supplier crisis situations and own the responsibility for a stable supply of parts coming in
Collaborate closely with internal engineering, manufacturing and supply chain teams
Find suppliers that can integrate new technologies into the industry in order to increase performance, reduce cost or improve sustainability
Requirements 5+ years of sourcing Mechanical components
Experience working in a fast paced environment
Strong knowledge of Mechanical component suppliers globally
Engineering or Business degree
Strong negotiation skills and a hunger to save
Fluent in English
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
The unrestricted right to work in the EU
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