Senior Direct Buyer – Steel Components (Global)

BRP-Rotax; Gunskirchen; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

BRP-Rotax in Austria seeks a Direct Buyer – Steel Components to secure cost-effective, reliable supply of steel components across locations. You will own sourcing strategy and supplier portfolio, driving negotiations and contracting to meet cost, quality and delivery targets throughout the product lifecycle.

Collaborate with engineering, logistics and production, manage supplier relationships and risk, and ensure sustainability alignment.

Qualifications

• University degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain or comparable.
• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or category management.
• Proven negotiation experience with direct and indirect materials.
• Structured, proactive and results-oriented mindset.
• Very good English skills; German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own and implement sourcing strategies and manage the supplier panel for steel components.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiations and contracting across locations.
• Achieve cost, quality and delivery targets and initiate cost-reduction measures.
• Ensure early supplier involvement in development projects.
• Manage supplier relationships, business reviews and escalations.
• Identify supply risks and ensure continuity of supply.
• Align purchasing strategy with product lifecycle, volume planning and sustainability goals.
• Collaborate with engineering, logistics and production teams and report KPIs to management.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

KPI reporting

Education

University degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain

Job description

BRP-Rotax in Austria seeks a Direct Buyer – Steel Components to secure cost-effective, reliable supply of steel components across locations. You will own sourcing strategy and supplier portfolio, driving negotiations and contracting to meet cost, quality and delivery targets throughout the product lifecycle.

Collaborate with engineering, logistics and production, manage supplier relationships and risk, and ensure sustainability alignment.