Project buyer, location: Arad

Our client is TAKATA PETRI ROMANIA, located in Arad, part of the Corporation spread all over the world; it produces in 23 plants and conducts research work in seven development centers in Asia, America and Europe.
For Arad location, we are looking for a PROJECT BUYER that will be responsible for managing purchasing for automotive projects.

Responsibilities:

- Supporting customer programs as team member with responsibility for early supplier involvement and single component cost control;
- Responsible for the complete purchasing process in terms of best cost, quality and timing;
- Request quotations, cost analysis of quotes, price negotiations, supplier selection, conclusion of contracts, in time readiness of tooling and components;
- Efficiently communicate with the suppliers of single components to improve the direct supplying process;
- Support commodity buyer in new suppliers’ selection and qualification process and annual price negotiations.

Requirements:

- University degree (technical or economical);
- Relevant experience in automotive purchasing;
- Experience in Project – Organization;
- Analytical, determined and persuasive person, striving for continuous personal improvement;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, team work oriented; strong problem solving abilities;
- Fluent in English (German/French is an advantage);
- Knowledge of AS400 or other ERP system.