Your Contribution:

 

As a Commodity Buyer, you will execute the purchasing activities within defined commodities and ensure in-time availability of components in right quality fulfilling the cost targets.

 

Execution of Purchasing Activities

 

• Conduct market research to gather information on prices, suppliers, and technical changes within the assigned commodity area.


• Align with internal stakeholders to clarify requirements, specifications, and demand forecasts.


• Ensure pricing and delivery timelines meet project and operational needs.


• Review and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.


• Select suppliers for RFQ processes and initiate technical verifications.


• Drive VA/VE initiatives and monitor delivery performance.

 

Purchasing Strategy

 

• Implement purchasing strategies and contribute to their development in collaboration with the supervisor and lead buyer.


• Support the continuous improvement of sourcing approaches and cost‑optimization measures.

 

Negotiations

 

• Negotiate quantities, pricing, delivery terms, and conditions within the defined authorization level.


• Prepare negotiation documentation, support strategic negotiations, and coordinate internal decision‑making processes.

 

Price Analysis & Optimization

 

• Prepare detailed price comparisons to support decision‑making and identify optimization opportunities.


• Initiate activities such as VA/VE, supplier validations, and cost‑reduction measures.

 

Project Management for Purchasing Projects

 

• Lead purchasing-related projects to achieve cost, quality, and timing objectives.


• Coordinate cross-functional project teams, including customers, internal departments, external partners, suppliers, and production sites.


• Provide functional leadership when purchasing is the project lead.


• Plan and assign work packages, monitor progress, and ensure timely execution.


• Prepare project reports and present updates to management committees.

 

Additional Responsibilities

 

• Apply company standards, methods, and processes, ensuring alignment with MAHLE’s global commodity strategies.


• Conduct supplier visits and meetings, including domestic and international travel as required.


• Manage internal and external reporting activities.


• Lead price negotiations for purchased components.


• Support MSP realization for purchased components.

 

 

 

Your Experience & Qualifications:

 

 

Education:

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  • University degree or equivalent professional experience.
  
  
  • Field of study is flexible; technical or business-related backgrounds are welcome.
  
  
  
  

 

Professional Experience:

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    • 2–4 years of experience in purchasing or procurement.
    
    
    • Experience in the automotive industry is an advantage.
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  

 

Technical & Professional Skills:

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  • Strong technical understanding and solid negotiation capabilities.
  
  
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes and production technologies.
  
  
  • Familiarity with quality methods and tools (e.g., TS 16949, problem‑solving methodologies, FMEA, SPC, MSA, GD&T).
  
  
  • Commercial awareness and cost‑analysis competence.
  
  
  
  

 

IT Skills:

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  • Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Office and SAP R/3.
  
  
  
  

 

Leadership & Communication:

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  • Demonstrated leadership ability with a proactive, results‑driven mindset.
  
  
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
  
  
  • Ability to collaborate effectively in multicultural environments.
  
  
  
  

 

Language Skills:

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  • Fluent in English (strong written and verbal communication).
  
  
  • Additional foreign languages are an asset.
  
  
  
  

 

 

Our offer:

 

Working with us means joining a young, dynamic team in an international environment where collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning are part of everyday life. Beside that, our offer includes: 

 

• Performance‑related bonuses, including structured annual rewards based on individual and company results.
  


• Seasonal bonuses, such as Easter and Christmas incentives, granted according to internal policies.
  


• Meal vouchers provided for each working day.


• Opportunities for learning - internally or externally


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential support for personal and professional well‑being.
  


• Comprehensive medical services through our partnered healthcare provider, covered up to an annual limit.
  


• Company‑provided transportation, ensuring convenient travel between Timișoara and the MAHLE location.