Commodity Buyer - Casted parts

TL;DR

Commodity Buyer - Casted parts: Execute purchasing activities for casted components ensuring in-time availability, quality, and cost targets with an accent on market research, supplier selection, negotiations, and project management. Focus on implementing strategies, driving VA/VE initiatives, leading cross-functional projects, and optimizing prices.

Location: Timisoara, Romania

Company

Leading international development partner and systems supplier to the automotive industry, focusing on efficient, environmentally friendly mobility solutions including combustion engines, fuel cells, and e-mobility.

What you will do

• Conduct market research, align requirements with stakeholders, and ensure pricing and delivery meet needs.
• Select suppliers, initiate RFQs, technical verifications, and monitor performance.
• Implement and develop purchasing strategies with cost-optimization measures.
• Negotiate quantities, pricing, terms within authorization levels.
• Lead purchasing projects, coordinate cross-functional teams, and report progress.
• Apply global standards, conduct supplier visits, and manage reporting.

Requirements

• University degree or equivalent; technical or business background.
• 2–4 years in purchasing/procurement; automotive experience advantage.
• Strong technical understanding, negotiation skills, knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with quality tools (TS 16949, FMEA, SPC, MSA, GD&T).
• Intermediate-advanced MS Office and SAP R/3.
• Fluent English (strong written/verbal); proactive, results-driven mindset; multicultural collaboration.

Nice to have

• Additional foreign languages.

Culture & Benefits

• Dynamic international team with collaboration, innovation, continuous learning.
• Performance-related and seasonal bonuses.
• Meal vouchers, learning opportunities, Employee Assistance Program.
• Comprehensive medical services, company transportation to Timisoara location.