**Group Description**The Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent visions systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML's expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling.**Responsibilities**:- Purchasing and negotiating supplier contracts including raw materials and indirect materials- Contract management and supplier management of serial production procurement and indirect material- Communicating with suppliers (written and verbal) on a daily basis to achieve organizational objectives- Monitoring and acquiring cost savings & productivity from production/ non production suppliers- Locate new sources of supply, participate in supplier development and maintain purchase orders/delivery schedules with existing suppliers- Supports on time delivery to help timely program completion, and help maximize the division profits- Continually work to identify cost saving opportunities and strive to achieve cost saving targets assigned by Management- Ensures successful and timely implementation of approved engineering changes of all commercial issues with suppliers- Exercises sample expertise and flexibility to procure all emergency requirements in cooperation with requisitioning departments and other supporting segments in the organization to ensure project completion- Reconciles variances between Purchase Orders and Invoices (Price, Quantity, Inco terms, Terms of Payment)- Ensures purchase orders are entered in a timely manner- Resolves material claims with suppliers- Maintenance of master data in ERP system- Participation in project teams and supplier audits**Qualifications**:- Technical/business economics education (bachelor's degree or equivalent)- Minimum 2 years purchasing experience in automotive industry- Valid driver license- Ability to navigate ERP software (SAP)- Understanding of manufacturing processes for commodity being purchased- Good English communication skills (both written and verbal)- Good interpersonal and effective organizational skills- Negotiations skills- Capable of working with mínimal supervision- Ability to work under pressure- Team player and readiness for traveling
