As a Buyer within a leading international automotive company, you will play a key role in the development of current and future vehicle programs. Working within the Purchasing team, you will manage a portfolio of suppliers and contribute to strategic sourcing decisions in a highly international environment.

Your main responsibilities will include:

- Lead purchasing activities for vehicle components and/or raw materials, from sourcing and RFQs through to supplier selection and commercial follow-up.
- Manage and develop supplier relationships across Europe, acting as a key commercial interface between the company and its partners.
- Lead commercial negotiations to achieve the best overall value while driving cost optimisation and competitiveness.
- Manage all commercial topics related to your portfolio, ensuring effective follow-up and resolution of potential issues.
- Analyse supplier offers, cost structures and market developments to support fact-based purchasing decisions.
- Recommend supplier selections and purchasing strategies to senior management based on your analysis and market knowledge.
- Monitor technological and market trends within the automotive industry and assess their potential impact on your portfolio.
- Develop commodity strategies at regional level in close collaboration with integral purchasing teams and contribute to international purchasing initiatives.
- Work closely with engineering, quality, logistics and other internal stakeholders throughout the vehicle development and production lifecycle.
- Present your recommendations and negotiate with stakeholders in an international, multicultural environment.




- Be willing to travel up to 20% within Europe depending on project and supplier requirements.

Your Profile:

We are looking for a strategic, analytical and commercially minded Buyer who is motivated by the automotive industry and enjoys working in an international environment.

You:

- Hold a university degree or higher education in Purchasing, Business, Engineering or a related field.
- Have a strong interest in automotive products, technologies and industry trends.
- Have experience or a strong interest in purchasing, strategic sourcing, supplier management and/or commercial negotiations.
- Are results-oriented and analytical, with the ability to break down complex topics and identify practical solutions.
- Have strong negotiation, communication and presentation skills.
- Are structured, accurate and reliable, with a strong sense of ownership.
- Are comfortable working independently as well as within multidisciplinary and international teams.
- Have good knowledge of MS Excel and PowerPoint.
- Are fluent in English.
- Are willing to travel up to 20% within Europe.

What can you except as a B.E.S. consultant?

- Great projects in Engineering and High Technologies through major players to develop your technical skills and hard skills,
- Knowledge sharing processes though our competences centers and experts' communities to grow your multi-sectorial knowledge,
- A strong development plan to improve your soft skills such as Leadership, Communication skills, Change & People management capabilities…
- A full package made of gross salary on 13.92 months, lunch allowance, entertainment expenses, company car & fuel card OR Mobility package, group insurances OR a VIE contract,
- A friendly, lively working environment within a dynamic and motivated team !!

📌 Automotive strategic buyer (España)
🏢 Business and Engineering Solutions (BES)
📍 España