Procurement Specialist I

Commodity Buyer – Plastics

We are currently looking for an experienced Commodity Buyer – Plastics to join our growing automotive team.

Location: (Insert Location)

Industry: Automotive

Language Requirement: Advanced English

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar Commodity Buyer or Strategic Buyer role.

Strong experience managing plastic commodities within the automotive industry.

Advanced English communication skills.

SAP MM module knowledge and hands‑on experience.

Proven expertise in supplier negotiations, sourcing strategies, cost reduction initiatives, and purchasing processes.

Strong decision-making, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Experience developing and executing savings projects and market benchmarking activities.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and lead the implementation of commodity strategies and action plans aligned with business objectives.

Build and maintain a robust supplier panel that exceeds expectations in cost, quality, program management, and supply chain performance.

Manage supplier contracts throughout the entire supplier lifecycle, from onboarding to exit.

Analyze supply market intelligence, identify purchasing risks and opportunities, and ensure data transparency.

Lead annual savings negotiations and continuously drive cost reduction initiatives to achieve and exceed budget targets.

Present supplier innovations and support implementation when technically and commercially feasible.

Collaborate closely with engineering and cross-functional teams to influence sourcing decisions and optimize cost and technical performance.

Ensure the implementation and compliance of regional purchasing initiatives, processes, procedures, and IT tools.

Conduct market benchmarking and identify best practices to maintain competitiveness.

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