Job Title: Buyer Location: Felsőzsolca, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén Hybrid working - 3 days a week in office Closing date: Sunday 6th April GKN Automotive is the global leader in drive systems. GKN Automotive in Hungary: It is a truly exciting time to join us here at GKN Automotive in Hungary. We built a brand new manufacturing facility on the outskirts of Miskolc in 2023, which includes assembly and office accommodation. Our Miskolc facility is a key regional facility for the driveline technologies that GKN Automotive supply to our global customer base. We employ hundreds of colleagues from the local community and will continue to develop the site over time. This is an excellent opportunity to work at the forefront of technology and innovation across the fast-paced Automotive market in a new and important strategic location. We offer a market competitive compensation and benefits package including: a competitive salary, bonus scheme, transportation allowances, cafeteria benefit and ongoing support for career progression and development. “Being part of procurement at a leading multinational company, especially in a greenfield project, offers unmatched opportunities for growth, innovation, and career advancement in a dynamic and expanding market. We need a proven buyer to join our team and use their experience to add value in a highly visible role. Those with ambition please apply” David, hiring manager What will you do in this role? + Build - up supplier strategy in locally managed commodities + Maintain and lead material savings projects and support technical changes + Prepare and lead negotiations, ensuring contracts with locally managed suppliers + Proactively contribute to the plant’s savings targets. + Proactively search for cost reduction opportunities. + Organise tenders to select the best cost suppliers. + Analyise spend to find saving opportunities. + Strive to deliver all KPI-s. + Monitor supplier’s performance (capacity – cost – delivery – quality) and take part in suppliers development programs - + Support Quality and Supply Chain teams in the plant in case of escalation process + Drive ongoing supplier panel optimization and continuous improvement at plant level + Act with integrity and full respect of business ethics. + Act in full compliance with company regulations as well as local law. What are we looking for? + Master/Bachelor’s Degree in economics / business or engineering + Proficient in English is a must, 2nd language is always desirable + 3-5 years negotiation experience direct or indirect + Effectively using MS Office tools to improve daily work + Ready to take challenges in the automotive industry + Effective written and verbal communication skills + Capability to work both in teams and alone, within an international environment + Results orientation, analytical thinking, excellent problem solving skills Advantage: + Direct materials negotiation experience What we offer? + Market leading company with lots of potential + Opportunity to take part in brand new company projects + Attractive salary and benefits at a stable and financially healthy company + An organization where you can commit to the long-term + Wide scale of responsibilities + Career advancement opportunity If you need any adjustments made to support your application, for example, if you require information in different formats, or if you have any accessibility issues, then we have a process in place to support you – please feel free to get in touch with us at accommodations@gknautomotive.com #LI-HYBRID GKN Driveline provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, pregnancy, or disability.