Aumovio

Automotive

AdvancedPurchaser(m/f/d)

$65–90k ~AI est. Timișoara, Timiș, Romania FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Advanced Purchaser (m/f/d) at Aumovio. Skills: Purchasing, Supplier management, Cost reduction, Data analysis. Lead all material-related topics in the BA project. Control supplier-related milestones during the product development phase”

What You'll Achieve.

Achieve best cost structure for acquisitions; Achieve best cost structure for new projects

Industry & Context.

Automotive
Problems you'll solve

Data-driven decision making

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

University degree in Economics/Technical studies or relevant professional experience, 2-3 years of experience in Purchasing or project functions, Experience in working with international teams on purchasing issues, Good command of English, both written and verbal, Procurement Process and Product Life Cycle (PLC) knowledge, Advanced proficiency in Excel (Pivot, PowerQuery, XLOOKUP, data analysis), Experience with Power BI for data visualization and reporting, PowerPoint skills for creating structured, insightful presentations, Confidence in working with digital tools, dashboards and data-driven decision processes

Nice to Have

Technical understanding of specific components / products, Understanding and capability to collaborate with different foreign cultures (NAFTA, Asia, several European cultures)

What You'll Do.

Lead all material-related topics in the BA project

Control supplier-related milestones during the product development phase

Ensure on-time sourcing

Follow-up on supplier and material status

Ensure a smooth and comprehensive hand-over to Plant

Responsible for sourcing after SOP for BA-specific parts

Responsible for component sourcing

Responsible for supplier selection

Support final negotiations in conjunction with Category Management

Ensure in time Supplier Component Review

Organize/invite meetings for Supplier Component Review

Support Cost Reduction Programs (CRP) for BA’s products

Achieve best cost structure for acquisitions and new

Drive digitalization initiatives within Purchasing

Use data-driven tools to improve transparency and decision-making

Analyze supplier/material data

digital dashboards and presentations

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Lead material-related topics in BA project team; Work with international teams; Collaborate with different foreign cultures; Work with Category Management; Work with Plant Purchasing

Communication Scope

Presentation techniques; Negotiation techniques

Process & Methodology

Product development phase

Full Job Description

Since its spin-off in September 2025 AUMOVIO continues the business of the former Continental group sector Automotive as an independent company. The technology and electronics company offers a wide-ranging portfolio that makes mobility safe, exciting, connected, and autonomous. This includes sensor solutions, displays, braking and comfort systems as well as comprehensive expertise in software, architecture platforms, and assistance systems for software-defined vehicles. In fiscal year 2024 the business areas, which now belong to AUMOVIO, generated sales of 19.6 billion Euro. The company is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany and has about 87,000 employees in more than 100 locations worldwide. Advanced Purchaser BA SAM (m/f/d) - Procurement - On-site At AUMOVIO, innovation meets execution. We are looking for an Advanced Purchaser BA SAM to lead supplier nomination, secure on‑time sourcing, and drive cost competitiveness with data‑driven clarity. Ready to take on a new challenge and make an impact? Then we look forward to your application and your contribution to the activities below: * Lead all material-related topics in the BA project team. * Responsible to control supplier-related milestones during the product development phase in-time sourcing. * Follow-up on supplier and material status. * Ensure a smooth and comprehensive hand-over to Plant Purchasing. * Responsible for sourcing after SOP for BA-specific parts or if the BA has triggered the sourcing. * Responsible for component sourcing and supplier selection. * Support final negotiations in conjunction with Category Management to ensure competitiveness. * Ensure in time Supplier Component Review e.g. by organizing/inviting the meetings. * Support cost Reduction Programs (CRP) for BA’s products after SOP. * Achieve best cost structure for acquisitions and new projects. * Drive digitalization initiatives within Purchasing by using data-driven tools to improve transparency and decision-making. * Utilize Microsoft

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