BUYER INDIRECT MATERIALS AND SERVICES – Invest

Pacesetting. Passionate. Together. Since 1899, HELLA, one of the top 40 automotive suppliers worldwide, has shaped the industry with innovative lighting systems and vehicle electronics. In addition, the company is one of the most important partners of the aftermarket and independent workshops. What motivates us: Shaping the mobility of tomorrow and fostering the central market trends such as autonomous driving, efficiency and electrification, connectivity and digitization as well as individualization. Every day, more than 40,000 employees worldwide are committed to this with passion, know-how and innovative strength.

Your Tasks

• You will have in responsibility a portfolio of materials or services from the Indirect Materials and Services department in the Investment area, managing the purchasing activities related to it (laboratory equipment and machines, internal logistic equipment);
• You will have to evaluate and negotiate offers regarding material & services and individual costs, on company needs;
• You will be responsible to achieve the cost reduction targets and supply chain optimization;
• You will deal with the requests coming from internal users to have the best conditions in terms of total cost of ownership and terms and conditions related to terms of payment, delivery and cost based on the technical requirements needed;
• You have to negotiate the best terms of costs and cash flow of the portfolio, in coordination with the Material Group Manager;
• You will have to find new suppliers or develop the existing supplier base and ensure they fill in Hella standard documents for supplier creation.

Your Qualifications

In order to be successful in this position would be recommended to have:

• Technical or Economical background. University degree preferred;
• 2-3 years of experience in Purchasing or Sales;
• Negotiation skills based on proven experience in managing a material portfolio;
• Analytical thinking and strategy oriented;
• PC knowledge: MS Office, SAP knowledge is an advantage;
• Foreign languages: fluent English is a must; German - working competence is a plus.

Take the opportunity to reveal your potential within a global, family-run company that offers you the best possible conditions for progressing in your career.