Purchasing Specialist

To strengthen our European headquarter in Frankfurt am Main, we are currently looking for a Purchasing Specialist (m/f/d) About us To further strengthen our position among the leading companies in the automotive industry, MOBIS Parts Europe N.V. is expanding its R&D Center at its European headquarter in Frankfurt in order to meet local customer requirements even better. To take care of diversified and challenging tasks with an attractive career perspective, we are looking for new colleagues. Your profile Completed studies in business administration, engineering, or a comparable field. Interest and previous experience in the automotive industry and procurement tasks (ideally at least 3 years of profesional experience) A positive, practical, and proactive approach to overcoming challenges. Competencies in procurement, production, and/or development are desirable. Experience in database management, reporting, and cost analysis is advantageous. Excellent oral and presentation/communication as well as negotiation skills. Ability to work in a team and adapt in a multicultural environment. Willingness to travel frequently within Europe. Good knowledge of English is required. German and Korean is a plus.   Your tasks Support of Global OE Business: Reviewing customer requirements and specification analysis. Support and information exchange with the global purchasing management team. Analysis of financial information from customers and suppliers. Identification of Potential Suppliers: Search for new technologies and benchmarking advanced companies. Investigation of competitors' supply chains. Building and managing a supplier pool and registering potential suppliers. Finalizing confidentiality agreements and basic purchasing agreements with suppliers. Supplier Management: Evaluation of mass production suppliers and risk assessment. Study of process improvement and cost reduction as well as cost management. Selection of Mass Production Suppliers: Preparation of requests for quotation (RFQ) and sending them to suppliers via the system and offline. Submission of bids and management of supplier feedback. Reviewing and analyzing supplier bids and regular reporting. (EU) Survey for Business Activities and Strategic Planning: Investigation of changes and cost factors in the automotive economic environment by region. Building a regional cost database and conducting a survey on development trends in the European automotive industry. Development and implementation of strategic purchasing strategies.           What we offer you   You will become an important member of an international company that is strongly focusing on the development of the latest automotive technologies. Take on an exciting position that will directly impact the company’s direction in the automotive industry. ​Long-term career perspective and promising growth opportunities. Flexible work time model that ensures an attractive work-life balance. Modern office space with table tennis room, thinking room, and fully equipped meeting rooms. Cafeteria area stocked daily with lunch snacks, and fresh fruits; in addition, meal vouchers are given monthly. Free secured underground parking lot for bikes and cars. Great public transportation options. Many corporate benefits including discounts on nearby gym memberships. Regular company events, team dinners, and yearly sports competitions. Company pension       Panna Pertics Talent Acquisition Partner   Mobis Parts Europe N.V. Zweigniederlassung Deutschland Frankfurter Strasse 60-68 65760 Eschborn