• Comprehensive administration of the ordering process
• Preparation and participation in price negotiations
• Collaboration in procurement processes
• Complete and independent handling of tasks within the PSM processes (supplier onboarding, development, ordering procedures)
• Manage cross-site procurement activities
• Requesting quotes from known suppliers (e.g., catalog-based, supplier products, or inquiry by instruction) and prepare comparison sheets
• Lead price negotiations and coordinate technical reviews
• Process purchase requisitions, oversee the entire ordering cycleincluding delivery schedules, order confirmations, price maintenance, deadline monitoring, and invoice verification
• Communicate discrepancies, conduct supplier development, handle complaints, and maintain master data
• Generate reports and evaluations
• Ensuring that all relevant deliveries/services for assigned customer projects and/or sourcing categories/commodities are procured in the appropriate quality, at the right time, and at the lowest total cost
• Contributing to cost optimization and leveraging supply chain management synergies at TK

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Diploma advantageous) with technical or commercial training
• In-depth knowledge of industry-specific practices within the automotive (suppliers) industry
• Extensive industry-specific purchasing experience in a comparable position
• Familiarity with contractual law and risk management in international environments
• Proven negotiation skills leading to successful agreements
• Strong social skills: team ability; communication with interface partners; relationship-building skills; cross-functional understanding; negotiation skills
• Strong personal competencies: excellent communication skills; persuasiveness and assertiveness; professional work approach and time management; high motivation and willingness to learn; self-reflection ability
• Proficient in MS Office and SAP R/3; skilled in presentation and moderation techniques
• Very good English language skills
• Confident negotiator with assertiveness; capable of working independently and goal-oriented
• Willingness to travel internationally (approx. 10% of working time)

Discover the opportunity to become part of our innovative company we are currently in the startup phase at our new location in Bulgaria and are looking for motivated candidates to grow with us!

Collegial cooperation and respect in dealing with each other - that's what you'll find at our company for over 200 years. If this is as important to you as it is to us, then apply online now.

• A unique opportunity to help shape a new location from the ground up and play a key role in the development of an innovative production plant
• An international working environment in a renowned, globally active German group that values innovation, quality and employee development
• Diverse development opportunities within our international network as well as the opportunity to gain valuable experience with a new location
• Attractive remuneration packages including a 13th salary
• Extensive further education and training opportunities to continuously develop your professional and personal skills

thyssenkrupp Automotive Body Solutions

Lea Schenk

People Manager

Tel +49 7131 1569 17149