Mechanical Contract Purchasing Buyer (m/f/d) (ID: 22524)

Da Vinci Engineering GmbH; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Da Vinci Engineering GmbH is seeking an experienced procurement specialist to lead supplier selection, contracting, and cost reduction for complex mechanical parts, including semiconductors and PCBs. The role involves cross-functional collaboration with Engineering and Program Management.

The ideal candidate will speak English and German fluently, travel about 45%, and drive value through strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management in an automotive-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Completed relevant studies and 5+ years of contract purchasing experience, preferably in an automotive Tier 1 or comparable environment.
• Strong experience in sourcing, contracting, and cost reduction, particularly for semiconductors or PCBs.
• Basic understanding of production purchasing, tooling, capacity planning/verification, and automotive procurement quality assurance.
• Fluent English and German; Japanese is preferable, with strong cross-cultural communication abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SAP.
• Strong communication, collaboration, facilitation, negotiation, and supplier relationship-management abilities.
• Strong fact-based problem solving, attention to detail, ownership, persistence, ethics, positive mindset, mental stamina, and willingness to travel approximately 45%.

Responsibilities

• Source and select suppliers for complex mechanical parts by managing RFI/RFQ processes, evaluating suppliers, and recommending best option based on quality, cost, delivery, technology, and risk.
• Lead contract and commercial negotiations, including pricing, business conditions, multi-year agreements, and supplier contracts after customer award.
• Drive cost reduction and value engineering by supporting annual cost negotiations and proposing alternatives with Engineering and Global Purchasing.
• Manage clean launches by coordinating purchasing approvals, POs, delivery schedules, build-event requirements, and resolving delays with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure supply continuity and manage part changes, including alternative sourcing, shortages, last-time buys, and change implementation.
• Manage supplier performance and relationships by monitoring supplier organization, financials, evaluations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement.
• Lead problem solving and process improvement by identifying root causes and coordinating cross-functional solutions.

Skills

Sourcing

Contracting

Cost reduction

SAP

Microsoft Office

English

German

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Travel willingness

Education

Relevant studies

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are searching intelligent and innovative employees. If you are interested in working for a dynamic company with flat hierarchy,

• Source and select suppliers for complex mechanical parts by managing RFI/RFQ processes, evaluating suppliers, and recommending the best option based on quality, cost, delivery, technology, and risk
• Lead contract and commercial negotiations, including pricing, business conditions, multi-year agreements, and supplier contracts after customer award
• Drive cost reduction and value engineering (VE) by supporting annual cost negotiations, providing demand information, and proposing part/component alternatives with Engineering and Global Purchasing
• Manage clean launches by coordinating purchasing approvals, POs, delivery schedules, build-event requirements, and resolving delays with Program Management, Engineering, Quality, and suppliers
• Ensure supply continuity and manage part changes, including alternative sourcing, supplier discontinuation, shortages, last-time buys (LTB), obsolete inventory, and change implementation
• Manage supplier performance and relationships by monitoring supplier organization, financials, business direction, evaluations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement
• Lead problem solving and process improvement by identifying facts/root causes, coordinating cross-functional solutions, escalating is

Your profile:

• Education & experience: Completed relevant studies and 5+ years of contract purchasing experience, preferably in an automotive Tier 1 or comparable environment
• Purchasing expertise: Strong experience in sourcing, contracting, and cost reduction, particularly for semiconductors or printed circuit boards (PCBs)
• Automotive procurement knowledge: Basic understanding of production purchasing, tooling, capacity planning/verification, and automotive procurement quality assurance
• Languages & cross-cultural skills: Fluent English and German; Japanese is preferable, with strong cross-cultural communication abilities
• Analytical & technical skills: Strong mathematical and logical thinking, business acumen, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and SAP
• Interpersonal & negotiation skills: Strong communication, collaboration, facilitation, negotiation, and supplier relationship-management abilities
• Problem-solving & personal qualities: Strong fact-based problem solving, attention to detail, ownership, persistence, ethics, positive mindset, mental stamina, and willingness to travel approximately 45%

You can expect ...

• Experience in exciting and international projects
• Continuous salary development
• On-the-job training and language courses
• Appreciation, motivation and commitment

Nothing provides more motivation than success. Da Vinci Engineering is highly committed to ensuring the own employees' success.