Regional Commodity Buyer

Company presentation

Bilstein is one of the global leaders in damper technology and a key partner for top automotive manufacturers. We take pride in being recognized for continuous innovation and high standards in the development of automotive shock absorbers. In Sibiu, Bilstein has been present since 1996 as part of the international thyssenkrupp group, contributing to the development of products used in a large portfolio of vehicles, premium models and even motorsport. Here, our teams work with advanced technologies and benefit from an environment that prioritizes continuous learning, innovation and collaboration. We offer the ideal context for growth, from specialized training programs to involvement in international projects, in a workplace where cutting‑edge technology goes hand in hand with teamwork.

Your responsibilities

• Ensuring the flow of goods in the commodity, providing support in the event of escalations with suppliers, closely involving supplier quality

• Support and collaboration with the Global Commodity Manager in developing the commodity strategy for OE requirements, taking into account internal and external influencing factors (e.g., internal: corporate strategy / external: political developments (laws))

• Conducting and concluding price negotiations, preparing and ensuring price maintenance in the ERP system

• Collaboration with cross-functional partners such as logistics, quality, engineering, etc.

• Participation in the selection of local suppliers, definition of the supplier pool used within the product group in consultation with the Global Commodity Manager, and ensuring that this is communicated and stored in Astra.

• Search for, develop, and manage strategically relevant suppliers and establish strategic partnerships with suppliers in coordination with the Global Commodity Manager

• Support in the preparation, negotiation, and conclusion of relevant purchasing agreements with suppliers / Coverage of agreements within the product group

• Identification, securing, and realization of savings potential and achievement of financial targets in commodities in coordination with the Global Commodity Manager

• Reporting KPIs and deriving measures to achieve target values

• Cooperation with other tk BUs on commodities where there is a high overlap in terms of supplier pool and specifications

• Responsible for the final selection of suppliers in accordance with the agreed commodity strategy for new projects / advising project purchasers on the awarding of contracts

• Preparing various statistics and analysis for the assigned commodity area

Your profile

• Technical University Degree or comparable training
• Several years of professional experience in purchasing - production material (automotive background)
• Experience working with: MS Office applications, Sharepoint, document management system, ERP system (currently SAP); Astras; PLM system (currently Oracle), WPS, PowerBI, Internet applications
• Familiar with Automotive Standards (e.g. IATF / ISO (both external), WNB (internal)), Customer requirements, Laws (e.g. LKSG) + regulations (e.g. CBAM)

Contact details

[email protected]

Your benefits with us

We provide a benefits package designed to support the professional and personal well being of our employees. This includes meal vouchers of up to 945 RON and a 1000 RON referral bonus, along with access to a 7Card membership. Transportation is ensured from over 30 localities around Sibiu, and for colleagues based in Sibiu, we offer a Tursib subscription. We also offer holiday, Christmas and Easter bonuses, and we support participation in some local sports events by covering the registration fees.

In our locations, our colleagues have access to catering services in on site canteens, ensuring a comfortable workplace environment. We continually invest in professional development through training sessions, qualification programs and workshops focused on both technical and soft skills.

If this aligns with what you are looking for in a future employer, we look forward to receiving your application.

We value diversity

We value diversity

Therefore, we welcome all qualified applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/ideology, disability, age as well as sexual orientation and identity.

Job Reference: JPT_ALL01231