YOUR FRONT-ROW SEATFOR REVOLUTIONARY ELECTROMOBILITY We are Valmet Automotive: Since 1968, we have stood for integrated automotive engineering on behalf of world-renowned OEMs. Today, around 5,000 employees in Finland, Germany and Poland shape our success as a complete vehicle manufacturer in the automotive sector, and as a system supplier for battery systems as well as kinematic and convertible top systems. Our entire strategy, and especially our EV Systems branch, focuses on tomorrow’s mobility. We develop and manufacture battery systems from 48V to high voltage for vehicles and off-highway applications.
As part of our team, you'll not only ignite the turbo boost for your professional development - you'll be at the forefront of the electromobility revolution. Our work culture? Straightforward and honest. Arrogance is not our thing. We let our actions speak for themselves, are courageous, constantly learn new things - and respect each other. Because respect is at the heart of our team spirit. We take our tasks and you seriously. So, hit the start button and enrich our team as a
SENIOR BUYER (F/M/X) DIRECT MATERIALIN KIRCHARDT NEAR HEILBRONN, GERMANYYOUR JOB SITE AND TEAM Our brand new, 11.500 m² battery factory in Kirchardt is ideally located off the A6 and in the middle of the Kraichgau region: a green, family-friendly region with idyllic towns and great wine-growing areas.
As a member of our Purchasing Department, you’ll operate with perfectly coordinated supply chains and the latest innovations in the automotive industry. Always at your side: a well-matched team, working together all across Europe.
HERE’S WHERE YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT- You take care of the purchasing of direct material at our batterie production site in Kirchardt. In doing so, you always have the set purchasing targets in mind.
- You are in constant contact with our production team and ensure that sufficient material is always available.
- You have a good and professional relationship with our suppliers: You ensure a competitive supplier portfolio. In this regard you regularly demonstrate your negotiating skills.
- You are always striving to optimize and develop the direct sourcing strategy of our business line.
THIS IS YOUR BASIC EQUIPMENT - Successfully completed business or technical studies or comparable training
- Relevant professional experience (at least 3 years) in a comparable function, ideally in a manufacturing company in the automotive industry
- Strong negotiation skills
- Your English: Off the charts! Your German: Ebenfalls prima! Other strong points of yours: team spirit and the ability to drive change. Your formula for success: “change = chance”.
OUR SPECIAL EXTRAS- Structured onboarding
- Great development opportunities with clear career paths, target agreements and regular feedback
- An employer committed to sustainable, environmentally conscious business practices
- 30 days of vacation as well as special leave days and great bonuses for certain private occasions
- Financial benefits and above-average company pension scheme
- Friendly colleagues who want to set things in motion
- Attractive, performance-related bonuses
- Possibility of remote, flexible working (if your position allows it)
- Ergonomic and modern workstations
- Employee discounts and an employee referral program
- Versatile e-learning opportunities to explore new horizons
- Entertaining, often unforgettable company events