Head of Purchasing (Casting Group)

TN Germany; Sailauf; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ein etabliertes Unternehmen in der Automobilbranche sucht einen Head of Purchasing für die Casting Group. In dieser Schlüsselrolle sind Sie verantwortlich für die strategische Beschaffung und das Management von Lieferantenbeziehungen. Sie entwickeln und implementieren Einkaufsstrategien, um maximale Effizienz und Wert zu erzielen. Mit Ihrer umfangreichen Erfahrung im Einkauf und einem starken Netzwerk in der Automobilbranche tragen Sie zur Optimierung der Beschaffungsprozesse bei. Das Unternehmen bietet ein dynamisches Arbeitsumfeld mit vielfältigen Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten und einem engagierten Team, das auf Innovation und Zusammenarbeit setzt.

Leistungen

Gesundheitsprogramme

Schulung und interne Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten

Mitarbeiter- und Familienhilfeprogramm

Parkmöglichkeiten

Qualifikationen

• Abschluss in Betriebswirtschaft, Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen oder vergleichbare Ausbildung.
• Mehrjährige Erfahrung im Einkauf mit Schwerpunkt auf der Fertigungsindustrie.

Aufgaben

• Sicherstellung der termingerechten Bereitstellung von Rohstoffen und Werkzeugen.
• Verhandeln von Lieferantenverträgen und Sicherstellen der Qualität.

Kenntnisse

Einkauf und Beschaffung

Verhandlungsgeschick

Analytische Fähigkeiten

Interpersonelle Fähigkeiten

Englischkenntnisse

Deutschkenntnisse

Ausbildung

Abschluss in Betriebswirtschaft

Wirtschaftswissenschaften

Maschinenbau

Tools

SAP

Jobbeschreibung

Head of Purchasing (Casting Group), Sailauf

Client:

Magna

Location:

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

1

Posted:

19.04.2025

Expiry Date:

03.06.2025

Job Description:

Group Description

Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

Your Responsibilities

• On-time provision of raw materials and supplies, purchased parts, tooling equipment and investment goods with regard to cost-effectiveness
• Preparing market analyses including industry trends, cost drivers, global pricing, lead-times, technology and manufacturing capability of company suppliers etc.
• Cost-saving and CIP-opportunities identification and implementation coordination across divisions (plants)
• Negotiating vendor contracts, ensuring the high-quality and reliability of suppliers and products
• CAPEX evaluation and validation to operations leadership.
• Identifying and realizing VA/VE opportunities in coordination with suppliers and divisions
• eRFX key user for all e-procurement tools and implements them into Magna Cosma procurements processes.

About the Role

Cosma Casting specializes in High Pressure Die Casting (HPDC) that designs and builds medium to large aluminium die-cast automotive components and operates in Germany, UK, Poland and US.

The Head of Purchasing (Casting Group) as Functional Lead of Casting divisions is responsible for managing the strategic sourcing and the competitive bidding negotiation process, as well as ensuring compliance with procurement policies and procedures, across the Group.

The position holder strategically develops and implements commodity/supply chain strategies covering all commodities, services and supplier processes to deliver maximum value, leverage, and standardization for all divisions (plants), in accordance with the corporate policy and the overall objectives of the company. Creating, monitoring and supporting the Supplier Risk Management within the Group. The person in the role reports to Senior Director of Operations Casting Europe.

Who we are looking for

• Graduate degree in Business Administration, Economic Sciences, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, specializing in Purchasing; or comparable education
• Several years of experience in Purchasing & Sourcing with extensive experience in the manufacturing industry, preferably in the automotive sector (e.g. casting, pressing and molding tools, thermoforming tools, raw material acquisition on a large scale)
• Business-network in the automotive sector is an asset (contacts with OEMs, TIERs etc.)
• Experience with Capital equipment purchase
• SAP user knowledge in purchasing and stock transactions

Your preferred qualifications

• Good interpersonal skills with “hands on” problem solving expertise
• Very good English and German skills
• Analytical approach to seeking solutions
• Work collaboratively to achieve project/company goals
• Flexibility to travel overseas; eligibility to work globally

What we offer

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

• Health programs and team events
• Training programs and internal development opportunities
• Employee & Family assistance program
• Parking possibilities

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.