Automotive Procurement Specialist - Flexible & Remote

FEV GmbH; Town of Poland (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-work model

Office daycare (site-dependent)

Continuing education program

Company sports activities

Health management

Job summary

FEV GmbH in the United States is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage automotive project purchasing. Responsibilities include BOM review, supplier identification, RFQ issuance, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, PM, quality, and logistics teams.

The role requires 4–5 years in automotive procurement, strong negotiation skills, and fluency in English. A path to impactful contributions within ICE initiatives is offered, with a focus on delivery schedules and cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, SCM, Business, or related field.
• 4–5 years of purchasing experience in the automotive industry, ICE preferred.
• Ability to read technical docs and BOM structures.
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing processes.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills.
• MS Excel and strong analytical capabilities.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in projects.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, results-focused, English fluent.

Responsibilities

• Review BOMs and maintain procurement tracking lists.
• Define prototype quantities, spare parts, and delivery schedules.
• Identify and manage suppliers, including NDA administration.
• Prepare and issue RFQs based on technical and commercial requirements.
• Coordinate supplier communication and quotation clarifications.
• Analyze and compare supplier offers (cost, lead time, capability, risk).
• Support supplier selection and conduct commercial negotiations.
• Place purchase orders following approval and monitor order execution.
• Track deliveries, manage risks, and report procurement status.
• Collaborate with engineering, project management, quality, and logistics teams.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Analytical mindset

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering

Supply Chain Management

Business or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

FEV GmbH in the United States is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage automotive project purchasing. Responsibilities include BOM review, supplier identification, RFQ issuance, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, PM, quality, and logistics teams.

The role requires 4–5 years in automotive procurement, strong negotiation skills, and fluency in English. A path to impactful contributions within ICE initiatives is offered, with a focus on delivery schedules and cost