Project Buyer (m/f/d)

With the passion of our people, we contribute to a sustainable future by creating innovative products in e-mobility for our customers.

Samsung SDI Battery Systems is a global technology leader in e-mobility. Together with our customers in the automotive industry, we develop, test and industrialize innovative Lithium-Ion Battery packs for hybrid and electric vehicles.

The technology center of Samsung SDI Battery Systems is located in Kalsdorf, Austria, close to Graz.

• Leading supplier coordination in projects and evaluation of offers with commercial analysis (Cost-Break-Downs, Cost Analysis Tools)
• Leading the Sourcing Process within projects and supplier nomination on global and regional level
• Negotiate and conclude nomination contracts with suppliers
• Follow the supplier qualification process through supporting relevant SQE Teams
• Follow the Change Management process through with suppliers
• Monitor Supplier Score-cards and perform supplier evaluations based on their performance
• Perform and provide internal cost calculations in projects
• Work as part of Component Core Team within projects together with other relevant departments and project team members
• Close cooperation on global level with all stakeholders to monitor the supplier performance in the running projects (Supplier-Relationship-Management)
• Cooperate with logistics team on components availability process and lead needed actions if necessary

• Completed technical or commercial education
• 5+ years of experience in project purchasing or related area
• Basic knowledge in commercial and contract law
• Very good negotiations skills
• Proactive and flexible personality with good analytical skills and stress resistance
• basic knowledge and understanding of the related production processes and very good cost awareness
• Good knowledge of MS Office and SAP usage
• Very good communication skills in English, German is an advantage
• Readiness for business trips (20%)

With regard to the Austrian Equal Treatment Act, we offer the following annual gross remuneration (full time/38.5 hours) as a basis for negotiations for this position: EUR 66.500,-

We also offer a market-standard overpayment depending on relevant work experience and qualifications.

Our Benefits for you:

Modern work environment in an European technology center for battery development and testing

Have a say and think differently. In a team that lives the future.