Lead Buyer Direct Purchasing

• Bachelor degree (preferably in economics)
• Minimum 5 years experience in Purchasing (preferably with a Team leader role)
• Excellent knowledge of English, German is a plus.
• Good SAP (including MRP) knowledge
• Very good communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills

• Ensuring the supply of the necessary materials, on time and at optimal costs for the factories in the ︁︀​︂︃︃​︈︃​︁︃︀group
• Operational activities related to the procurement process, Contracting internal and external suppliers, Orders to suppliers
• Coordination and development of employees;
• Implementation and monitoring of KPIs and SLAs
• Management of technical modifications of purchased products from mass production
• Involvement in the escalation process
• You will contribute to global targets of lead times, prices and quality of products in the series phase.
• Annual negotiation with suppliers under responsibility
• Duties regarding the realization of on-the-job training;
• Evaluation of professional performance;
• Promoting the continuous improvement process;
• Meeting the requirements of the management system;
• Fulfillment of duties in relation to the responsibilities of workers' representative in the Occupational Health and Safety Management System
• Duties and responsibilities related to occupational safety and health;
• Duties and responsibilities concerning fire defense;
• Ensures the effectiveness and efficiency of the processes he/she coordinates, in accordance with the requirements of the integrated Quality-Environment management system, in compliance with IATF 16949:2016 and ISO 14001:2015 standards.

Marquardt, a family-run company founded in 1925 and based in Rietheim-Weilheim, Germany, is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of electromechanical and electronic switches and switching systems.

The products of the mechatronics expert are used by many well-known customers in the automotive industry and include operating components, vehicle access, driver authorization systems and battery management systems. The company’s systems are also used in household appliances, industrial applications and power tools.

Marquardt Group employs around 10,000 members of staff worldwide at 22 locations in four continents.

Marquardt is continuously developing, both locally and internationally.

We offer endless opportunities for professional development, while promoting solid principles and the passion for the automotive industry.

Our activity and working environment are characterized by dynamism, team work and innovation.

We are looking for creative minds that will shape the future with us.