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Senior Manager – Core Purchasing(m/w/x)
Leading global purchasing strategies and RFQ activities for automotive electronics. Executive-level negotiation and cross-functional team leadership skills required. Flexible hybrid work, attractive compensation package.
Requirements
- Leadership experience in global purchasing
- Ability to lead diverse, cross-functional teams
- Strong communication skills
- Stakeholder management skills
- Executive-level negotiation skills
- Strategic mindset
- Solid commercial judgment
- Effective decision-making capabilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Experience in fast-paced, international environment
- Willingness to travel
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
- MBA preferred
- 8+ years experience in Automotive Purchasing or Supply Chain
- Experience with RFQs
- Experience with sourcing
- Experience with BOM cost management
- Expertise in platform sourcing
- Expertise in pre-development cost modeling
- Expertise in global supply chain dynamics
- Experience with ERP systems
- Experience with SAP
- Experience with advanced Excel
- High integrity
- Structured working style
- Proactive, results-driven approach
Tasks
- Lead and develop Core Purchasing team
- Inspire collaborative, results-driven culture
- Execute Core Purchasing strategies for platform and pre-development
- Drive RFQ and quotation activities
- Ensure strong commercial assumptions and cross-functional alignment
- Oversee sourcing decisions and cost models
- Maintain platform price libraries
- Collaborate with Engineering, Program Management, Finance, and Category teams
- Develop strategic supplier relationships
- Leverage market insights to optimize cost, quality, and risk
- Establish and monitor KPIs
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives
Work Experience
- 8 years
Education
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- SAP
- Excel
- ERP systems
Benefits
Competitive Pay
- Attractive compensation package
Informal Culture
- Collegial, supportive, and friendly working atmosphere
- International and diverse environment
- Open-door culture
Learning & Development
- Training offers for personal and professional development
Flexible Working
- Flexible working hours
- Office Work and Mobile Work options
Corporate Discounts
- Corporate benefits program
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Senior Manager – Core Purchasing(m/w/x)
Leading global purchasing strategies and RFQ activities for automotive electronics. Executive-level negotiation and cross-functional team leadership skills required. Flexible hybrid work, attractive compensation package.
Requirements
- Leadership experience in global purchasing
- Ability to lead diverse, cross-functional teams
- Strong communication skills
- Stakeholder management skills
- Executive-level negotiation skills
- Strategic mindset
- Solid commercial judgment
- Effective decision-making capabilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Experience in fast-paced, international environment
- Willingness to travel
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
- MBA preferred
- 8+ years experience in Automotive Purchasing or Supply Chain
- Experience with RFQs
- Experience with sourcing
- Experience with BOM cost management
- Expertise in platform sourcing
- Expertise in pre-development cost modeling
- Expertise in global supply chain dynamics
- Experience with ERP systems
- Experience with SAP
- Experience with advanced Excel
- High integrity
- Structured working style
- Proactive, results-driven approach
Tasks
- Lead and develop Core Purchasing team
- Inspire collaborative, results-driven culture
- Execute Core Purchasing strategies for platform and pre-development
- Drive RFQ and quotation activities
- Ensure strong commercial assumptions and cross-functional alignment
- Oversee sourcing decisions and cost models
- Maintain platform price libraries
- Collaborate with Engineering, Program Management, Finance, and Category teams
- Develop strategic supplier relationships
- Leverage market insights to optimize cost, quality, and risk
- Establish and monitor KPIs
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives
Work Experience
- 8 years
Education
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- SAP
- Excel
- ERP systems
Benefits
Competitive Pay
- Attractive compensation package
Informal Culture
- Collegial, supportive, and friendly working atmosphere
- International and diverse environment
- Open-door culture
Learning & Development
- Training offers for personal and professional development
Flexible Working
- Flexible working hours
- Office Work and Mobile Work options
Corporate Discounts
- Corporate benefits program
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About the Company
Magna Electronics Europe GmbH & Co. OHG
Industry
Automotive
Description
The company is a premier supplier for the global automotive industry, specializing in electronic systems design, development, testing, and manufacturing.
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