Project Purchasing Specialist (m/f/d)

JOYNEXT; Wrocław; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable employment in automotive sector

International environment

Independent role

HR policy shaping

Social benefits fund

Canteen and meal subsidies

Private healthcare

MultiSport card

Training and professional development

Company sports team

Free parking

Job summary

JOYNEXT in Wroclaw is seeking a Project Purchasing Specialist to take full responsibility for purchasing activities during the PEP phase and serve as the primary contact for sourcing topics. You will work with Strategic Purchasing to select suppliers, manage RFIs, price negotiations, and develop second-source strategies for prototype and series production.

Additionally, you will handle SAP material master data, engineering change requests, and support handover to Plant Purchasing in Poland,

Qualifications

• Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, Technical Business Administration, or comparable field.
• Several years in project purchasing or technical purchasing within an industrial environment.
• Experience in supplier selection, cost evaluation and negotiation.
• Auditor or Six Sigma Black Belt is an advantage.
• Strong teamwork, assertiveness and negotiation skills; good English; other languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing activities across the PEP phase and act as primary contact for purchasing topics, handling RFQ types and BOM evaluation.
• Support supplier selection, RFI and sourcing, prepare sourcing boards and make-or-buy decisions; develop second-source strategies.
• Conduct technical discussions and price negotiations with suppliers, define quality standards with Quality, and manage sample parts.
• Process Engineering Change Requests, drive design-to-cost activities, and maintain SAP material master data.
• Ensure smooth handover to Plant Purchasing in Poland after series start and contribute to continuous process development.

Skills

Teamwork

Negotiation

Assertiveness

English proficiency

Education

Engineering/Business degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

JOYNEXT – WE CONNECT FUTURE

Intelligent solutions for networked vehicles – that is JOYNEXT. We are working on future technologies that are becoming increasingly important for automobile manufacturers and their customers. Because on the way to autonomous driving, vehicle data communication with mobile devices such as smartphones, with other vehicles (V2V) or with infrastructure systems (V2X) is becoming increasingly important. JOYNEXT also deals with the new and further development of cloud based services. We always strive to strike a balance between innovation and sustainability. When developing our products, the focus is on the end user, his needs and usage.

With more than 1,500 employees worldwide, JOYNEXT takes connected cars technology to a new level. We are present at seven locations; our development and innovation centers are located in Dresden (Germany) and in Ningbo (China).

JOYNEXT is a direct supplier (Tier1) for the automotive industry and has been a development partner and system supplier of well-known automotive manufacturers for over 20 years. Our connected infotainment and smart connectivity gateway technologies can be found in well over ten million vehicles worldwide.

For our Wroclaw Location, we are looking for you to strengthen our team on a full-time basis

Project Purchasing Specialist (m/f/d)

Your Responsibilities:

• As a core team member, you will take full responsibility for all purchasing activities throughout the PEP phase and serve as the first point of contact for all relevant purchasing topics. This includes handling different RFQ types, classifying projects, preparing price matrices, and evaluating bills of materials.
• In close coordination with Strategic Purchasing, you will support the selection of suitable suppliers, contribute to RFI and sourcing processes, and prepare sourcing boards as well as make‑or‑buy decisions. In addition, you will develop second‑source strategies and support the further development of suitable suppliers for prototype and series production.
• During direct interaction with our suppliers, you will conduct technical discussions, concept competitions, and price negotiations. Together with Quality, you will also define the required quality standards, organize sample parts for the plant, and negotiate corresponding sample prices.
• Throughout the entire product development process, you will process Engineering Change Requests, drive design‑to‑cost activities, and prepare contract closures for Strategic Purchasing. Maintaining relevant material master data in SAP will also be part of your responsibilities.
• Following a successful start of series production, you will ensure a structured handover to Plant Purchasing in Poland. Furthermore, you will actively contribute to the continuous development of purchasing processes within PEP projects.

Your Qualifications:

• You hold a degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, Technical Business Administration, or a comparable field of study.
• Several years of professional experience in project purchasing or technical purchasing within an industrial environment are required. Ideally, you have more than seven years of experience in Purchasing, Supplier Quality Engineering, or Supplier Management and are familiar with the automotive environment of a Tier 1 supplier.
• Managing purchasing volumes in the double‑digit million range is familiar to you, and you bring sound experience in supplier selection, cost evaluation, and negotiation.
• Additional qualifications as an auditor or Six Sigma Black Belt are an advantage and will help you get started with complex purchasing and optimization projects at JOYNEXT.
• Strong teamwork skills, assertiveness, and negotiation skills distinguish you, together with a responsible and confident personality. Good English skills are required, while additional foreign languages are considered an advantage.

We Offer:

• Stable employment under an employment contract with a modern company in the automotive sector,
• Work in an international environment
• An independent role
• The opportunity to help shape HR policy
• Company Social Benefits Fund,
• Company canteen and meal subsidies,
• Private healthcare,
• MultiSport card,
• Training and opportunities for professional development,
• Company sports team,
• Free parking

YOUR PERSPECTIVE

Do you like to put your expertise to practical use? Then JOYNEXT is the right place for you. We offer you exciting challenges around our innovative technical products, performance-based remuneration as well as attractive social benefits and individual training opportunities.

With us, it's not just the technology that's right - we also offer you a friendly working atmosphere in an international environment - including the best career opportunities.