Purchasing Engineer (Direct Materials)

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the procurement activities for direct materials and production-related components.

• Identify, evaluate and develop suppliers in alignment with business requirements and sourcing strategies.

• Lead commercial negotiations covering pricing, payment terms, delivery conditions and contractual agreements.

• Collaborate with Engineering and Quality teams during new product introduction, engineering changes and supplier qualification processes.

• Monitor supplier performance in terms of quality, cost, delivery and service, and drive corrective actions where required.

• Support cost reduction initiatives through value engineering, supplier development and strategic sourcing activities.

• Analyze purchasing data, market trends and commodity developments to identify opportunities and mitigate supply risks.

• Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies, ethical standards and applicable regulations.

• Contribute to cross-functional projects focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is mandatory (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Materials or a related discipline).; a Master's degree is preferred.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in direct purchasing within a manufacturing environment.

• Experience in white goods, commercial refrigeration, automotive or other high-volume manufacturing industries is considered an advantage.

• Fluent written and spoken English is mandatory.

• Strong negotiation, analytical and supplier management skills.

• Experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP) and advanced MS Office applications.

• Good understanding of technical drawings, manufacturing processes and cost structures.

• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and international environment.

Personal Competencies

• Hands-on mindset with the ability to work closely with production and operational teams.

• Strong ownership and accountability.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Analytical, detail-oriented and solution-driven approach.

• Ability to prioritize in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

• Team player with a proactive attitude and a continuous improvement mindset.

If you are passionate about supply chain excellence, enjoy working in a fast-paced international manufacturing environment, and are eager to make a tangible impact on business performance, we would be pleased to receive your application.