Senior Commodity Buyer - Machinery, Equipment and Tooling (m/f/d)

Main Missions and Results:

As a Senior Commodity Buyer, MET (m/f/d), you will be responsible for the strategic sourcing and procurement of Machinery, Equipment, and Tooling (MET) as well as assigned indirect materials and services across the organization. In this role, you will ensure that procurement activities are aligned with Global Supply Chain Management strategies while delivering the best possible Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and maximizing value for the business.

Working closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders across multiple countries and regions, you will contribute to the optimization of procurement processes, the development of strategic supplier partnerships, and the implementation of best practices across all Inteva Product Lines. You will also play a key role in driving cost savings, supplier performance, and operational excellence within the global supply base.

Your responsibilities include:

• Develop, execute, and enhance commodity strategies for MET and other Indirect Materials and Services as assigned. Continuously enhance purchasing expertise and knowledge of global market trends.
• Actively support standardization and lean practices across all Inteva Product Lines globally. Drive optimization of the internal processes related to the procurement of MET.
• Identify and develop strategic sources for MET globally. Manage relationships with all suppliers, resolve supplier issues and optimize suppliers’ performance.
• Pursue systematic cost reductions for the assigned commodities, report savings to the Corporate office on a regular basis.
• Execute comprehensive RFQ process and support functional users in timely manner while minimizing the risk and maximizing the value for Inteva.
• Support general business activities and requirements of the specific functional groups, carry out other duties as assigned.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to shape and execute global sourcing strategies for a critical commodity area
• International collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders across regions
• Exposure to a global supplier network and strategic procurement initiatives
• A dynamic environment with opportunities to drive measurable business impact
• Professional growth and development within a global automotive organization
• A collaborative, performance-oriented, and inclusive team culture
• The opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement, cost optimization, and operational excellence on a global scale
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Flexible working arrangements within the agreed framework
• Excellent opportunities for career development and progression within the organization