Project Buyer Mechanics (human)

Neura Robotics; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Neura Robotics seeks a Mechanical Project Buyer to source mechanical components for development and series production. You will act as the interface between engineering, suppliers, and production to secure a robust supply chain.

The role requires strong mechanical sourcing expertise, ability to analyze drawings and BOMs, and excellent negotiation skills across international suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and equipment availability.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in technical purchasing with a focus on mechanical components.
• Strong understanding of mechanical parts, assemblies and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read drawings and BOMs and communicate with engineering teams.
• Experience in development and series production environments.
• Strong negotiation, assertiveness and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Structured, analytical and solution-oriented, in a dynamic setting.
• Fluent German and English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Independent sourcing of mechanical components and assemblies (CNC-machined parts, turned/milled components, sheet metal parts, housings, drive components, and precision parts).
• Identify, select, and develop suitable suppliers from specialized manufacturers to international production suppliers.
• Conduct technical and commercial bid comparisons and lead price and contract negotiations.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineering, development, and project teams to ensure component availability throughout the lifecycle.
• Active risk management for mechanical components (capacity constraints, manufacturing risks, second sources, lifecycle management).
• Ensure on-time delivery and monitor supplier quality, delivery performance, and technical requirements.
• Monitor and analyze global sourcing markets and manufacturing technologies in the mechanical field.
• Contribute to development and optimization of procurement processes, tools, and ERP structures in project purchasing.

Skills

Mechanical sourcing

Supplier management

Negotiation skills

Drawings & BOM interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Procurement strategy

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

As a Mechanical Project Buyer, you play a key role in sourcing all mechanical components and assemblies for our development and series production projects at NEURA Robotics. You bring strong expertise in mechanical sourcing and act as a central interface between engineering, suppliers, and production to build a robust and future-proof supply chain.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Independent sourcing of mechanical components and assemblies such as CNC-machined parts, turned and milled components, sheet metal parts, mechanical assemblies, housings, drive components, and precision mechanical parts

• Identification, selection, and development of suitable suppliers for mechanical components – from specialized manufacturers to international production suppliers

• Conducting technical and commercial bid comparisons and independently leading price and contract negotiations with a focus on mechanical commodities

• Close collaboration with mechanical engineering, development, and project teams to ensure component availability throughout the entire product lifecycle – from prototypes to series production

• Active risk management for mechanical components (e.g., capacity constraints, manufacturing risks, second sources, lifecycle management)

• Ensuring on-time delivery and monitoring supplier quality, delivery performance, and technical requirements

• Monitoring and analyzing global sourcing markets and manufacturing technologies in the mechanical field

• Contributing to the development and optimization of procurement processes, tools, and ERP structures in project purchasing

What we can look forward to:

• Several years of experience in technical purchasing, ideally with a focus on mechanical components or mechanical engineering

• Strong technical understanding of mechanical parts, assemblies, and manufacturing processes (e.g., CNC machining, turning/milling, sheet metal fabrication, surface treatments, assembly manufacturing)

• Ability to understand technical requirements, analyze drawings and bills of materials, and communicate effectively with engineering teams

• Experience in project purchasing, ideally in development and series production environments

• Strong negotiation skills, assertiveness, and entrepreneurial mindset

• Structured, analytical, and solution-oriented working style in a dynamic development environment

• Experience with ERP systems and a solid understanding of procurement and supply chain processes

• Fluent German and English skills, both written and spoken