Automotive Purchase Specialist China (m/f)

Your tasks:

• Identification of potential suppliers located in Asia (focus China).
• Accomplishment of sourcing analyses.
• On-site visits for evaluating and auditing suppliers.
• Support of sourcing projects in consultation with the Business Area companies.
• Team member in sourcing projects (local/global).
• Role of Supplier Technical Assistant (STA) for Business Area companies.
• Preparation of reports and presentations for the management of the Business Area Components Technology.
  

Your profile:

You graduated in the field of engineering (BA/MA). Ideally your degree course included a study abroad semester in an English or German speaking country. You gained practical experiences in a manufacturing company or comparable and demonstrated your skills in projects. Your profile should meet the following qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years work experience in the field of procurement in the automotive industry required
  (e.g. OEMs, tier-1 supplier).
• Profound knowledge in product technology, manufacturing processes, logistics and quality.
• Confident application of procurement tools and methods as well as audits
  (e.g. ISO/TS 16949, VDA 6.1).
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Solution and result orientated working methods.
• Distinct quality consciousness and negotiating skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required.
• Business fluent Chinese and English language skills essential; German language skills of advantage.
• Willingness to travel.

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