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Join our multinational team, where we care about You, your individual development and team collaboration.

 

As a dynamically growing company with unique products and the Global Leader in Comfort and Climate Seat Technology we are a continuously evolving by developing exceptional automotive comfort and wellness products.

 

Be part of our inspiring future!

 

We deliver our products to BMW, Audi, Maserati and many others. Our Team doesn’t only boost product innovation, but also take your career to the next degree.

 

HEAT UP YOUR CAREER

JOIN US AS A

LEAD CATEGORY BUYER

 

What You'll Do:

  • You will develop and execute global category strategies for connectors/terminals/PCB headers and assigned electromechanical categories in partnership with the Global Category Director,
  • You will lead contract negotiations and developments with wire suppliers to ensure consistent commercial terms and conditions,
  • You will lead regular global/benchmarking activities for connectors/terminals/pcb headers to determine best in class pricing,
  • You will negotiate pricing based on regional indices, market factors, and global benchmark data,
  • You will qualify new suppliers in collaboration with category strategy / technical roadmap,
  • You will conduct purchasing of materials independently and select supplier and second sources for the components out of an approved supplier list,
  • You will work in a sparkling international environment with colleagues, customers and suppliers across Europe, North America and Asia.

What You'll Bring:

  • You have a degree in Supply Chain Management Or Business, at least on a BSc level,
  • You have at least 5 years of experience as a strategic buyer, or commodity manager at Tier 1/Tier 2 supplier in automotive industry,
  • You have at least 3 years wire commodity experience,
  • You have a record of achieving purchasing cost savings through negotiation, resourcing, & VAVE,
  • You experience in working in a project team,
  • You are familiar with single source situations with experience in such an environment,
  • You are well organized, disciplined, and persistent, like to move things forward,
  • You are a strong team player with intercultural competence,
  • Your English language skills are strong both verbal and written.

What We Offer:

  • We specifically pay attention and support your development,
  • You can work with the latest technologies as part of our international team,
  • Very flexible work schedule, home office per individual and business needs,
  • Annual bonus, cafeteria, housing/travel allowance,
  • Health screenings, sports support, discounted canteen,
  • Exciting corporate events.

 

Positively impacting people’s lives around the world

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HEAT UP YOUR CAREER!

 

Gentherm Hungary Kft.

2084 Pilisszentiván, Hungary, Bányatelep 14.

You can register and apply directly on our career site: https://careers.gentherm.com//job-invite/9682/ + "Apply now"

 

Homepage: www.gentherm.com

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Job Req ID:  9682
Country/Region:  HU
Published:  May 30, 2025


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