Senior Purchaser

The Webasto Group is one of the 100 largest suppliers to the automotive industry. With our innovative sliding and panoramic roofs, convertible roofs as well as trend-setting thermal, battery systems and charging solutions we create added value for mobility time and again. And we convince through a particularly strong sense of unity. Because our "we" is your special plus. At Grevenmacher we make more than automotive glass. We make people’s lives safer and more comfortable along their journeys. Every day, we unite as a team to deliver quality products and innovative solutions that earn our customer’s trust and build lasting relationships. **Senior Purchaser (M/F/D)**: Reporting to the Purchaser Manager, you will be focused on the tracking & improvement cost along the Supply-Chain Components & Subcontracting Service **Role**: - Responsible for a portfolio of components - Manage RFQ, negotiate best conditions and nominate the appropriate suppliers - Manage and challenge the subcontracting services - Analyze the cost break down components & services and act accordingly - Provide Suppliers/ Subcontracting Service cost justification - Improve the Cost of the Supply Chain components from sub-suppliers to End Supplier - Manage Webasto & Customers toolings at suppliers/ subcontractors - Being a decision taker during the new project launch on components/ suppliers - Set-up/ Track and manage Electricity & Gas contracts - Follow-up of the components at pre-serial production phase until end of production - Support our Procurement Team with their supply strategy (safety stock/ consignment..) - Work closely with the Quality Suppliers Department to drive our suppliers on our expectations “Excellence” - Maintain the purchasing module of the ERP system updated (commercial conditions ) - Benchmark the market/ the suppliers to highlight opportunities and to keep necessary competition on your portfolios - Manage the Engineering Change request issued by Suppliers Service provider - Track your KPI’s on continuous negotiation and benchmarking - Work continuously on cost reduction, savings and reporting - Be the single point contact between Supplier and Customer - Open to travel **Profile**: - Master’s degree in business management, Business Administration or purchasing focus required - Have technical background or technical understanding - 5+ years of experience in a progressive purchasing career - Have technical understanding or a technical background - Cooperate within teams to carry out tasks and responsibilities - MRP (ERP) experience required - Professional (APICS, CPIM) certification preferred - Business fluent in English; - Excellent interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication - Excellent negotiation skills - Advanced/Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel, and PowerPoint - Hands-on approach to problem solving and analysis - Excellent Analytical Skills - Ability to listen to all levels of co-workers while they describe problems with the process and then effectively communicate to them possible solutions **Our benefits: - Team spirit and a great working atmosphere - Unlimited employment contract - Flexible working hours through flextime arrangements and partly home office - Continuing education opportunities (e-learning, training and seminars) - Personalized development program - An actively practiced corporate culture based on our values: - Safety, Customer Focused, Teamwork, Excellence, Trust