Indirect Buyer
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Tschechisch, Slowakisch, Englisch
The Trèves Group is a global leader in automotive supply and, with approximately 4,600 employees, specializes in acoustic and thermal insulation solutions. With a long tradition and an excellent reputation, we stand for quality and innovation. Our continuous growth opens new opportunities within our company.
We invite you to become part of our team and help shape the future of the automotive industry. Apply today as:
Indirect BuyerTabor or Valmez – starting immediately
In this new created position, you will drive our indirect purchasing strategy for our plants in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. You’ll manage suppliers, monitor costs, and achieve set goals. You'll enhance the competitiveness of our purchasing practices, minimize risks, and ensure the timely delivery in the agreed quality.
Your tasks:
Strategic Purchasing: Implement and lead indirect purchasing strategies, collaborate on cost-saving plans, and optimize budgets through cost analysis and supplier competition.
Supplier Management: Manage the supplier panel, negotiate contracts, and build long-term supplier relationships.
Productivity & Reporting: Provide monthly productivity reports, maintain performance databases, and support productivity initiatives.
Quality & Compliance: Ensure supplier adherence to IATF and HSE standards, manage performance using QCD indicators, and update supplier quality data for audits.
Your profile:
You have completed relevant education, preferably academic.
You have at least 3 years of professional experience in indirect purchasing within the automotive sector or a similar industry.
You have excellent command of Czech and Slovak, are fluent in English, and proficiency in German is a plus. Additionally, you bring strong IT skills, including expertise in MS Office, Google Workspace, and knowledge of SAP.
You master the art of negotiation and value close collaboration with suppliers and internal departments.
You are an organizational talent who thrives in a dynamic environment.
Our values:Our values at the Trèves Group are clearly defined and guide everything we do:
Autonomy but not Independence: You act independently but always as part of the team.
Accountability: You take responsibility for your tasks and results.
Transparency: Open communication is a given for us.
Problem Solving: We tackle challenges with creative solutions.
Teamwork: Together, we are stronger and achieve more.
Pragmatism: We think practically and implement quickly.
We live these values every day – become part of our team and help us shape the future!
As an employer, we stand for equal opportunities and consider all qualified applicants regardless of characteristics such as gender, age, background, social status, sexual orientation, religion, as well as mental and physical abilities. We are committed to increasing the proportion of women in leadership and expert roles and therefore encourage qualified women to apply.
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