Projekteinkäufer (m/w/d) - Product Line Detect, Bietigheim-Bissingen

Als Teil der Valeo-Gruppe bieten wir die ideale Plattform für Ihre berufliche sowie persönliche Weiterentwicklung mit langfristiger Perspektive. peikers technologische Expertise gepaart mit Valeos globaler Präsenz und Know-how im Bereich Bordelektronik ermöglicht es Automobilherstellern Lösungen für neue Telematiksysteme im Fahrzeug anzubieten. Diese erwecken dank schnellem und zuverlässigem Datenaustausch im Fahrzeug das „Connected Car” zum Leben. Wir stellen damit die in diesem Wachstumsmarkt benötigte Hochgeschwindigkeitskonnektivität und Cybersicherheit bereit. Insbesondere gelingt dies mit unseren Produkten, die Fahrzeuge untereinander oder mit der Infrastruktur verbinden und die bereits mit dem mobilen Breitbanddienst LTE-Advanced (4G+) und höher kompatibel sind."

Tasks

• Lead and manage Purchasing Projects, ensuring delivery of project milestones, cost targets, and sourcing objectives
• Drive project purchasing and sourcing activities across the Radar platforms in alignment with Valeo Purchasing (P1) processes
• Define, implement, and continuously improve segment-based purchasing standards across the P1 purchasing network at site level
• Manage end to end purchasing activities throughout all project phases (RFQ, sourcing, nomination, industrialization)
• Actively participate in cross-functional project meetings with R&D, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Program Management
• Ensure the application and sharing of best practices, lessons learned, and standardized purchasing methodologies across the purchasing organization
• Develop, strengthen, and “revitalize” the P1 purchasing network at the site and Product Line level
• Establish and maintain KPIs, dashboards, and reporting tools to provide transparency on sourcing activities, cost targets, risks, and supplier performance to senior PL/BG management
• Support cost optimization, supplier risk management, and localization strategies in line with Valeo’s global purchasing strategy

Profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering with strong business and financial acumen, or Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or Purchasing with a strong technical background, or equivalent qualification
• Above 5 years of professional experience in Project Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, or Commodity Purchasing within a manufacturing and/or automotive environment (Tier-1 preferred)
• Strong experience in supplier management, contract negotiation, cost analysis, and sourcing strategy development
• Knowledge and proven competence in electronics sourcing, semiconductor components, and/or radar sensor sourcing is a strong advantage
• Experience working in cross-functional and international project teams
• Solid understanding of product development cycles, industrialization, and automotive project management
• Strong communication skills, negotiation skills, decision-making ability, and stakeholder management
• Confident, assertive, and results-oriented mindset