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For one of our clients, we are recruiting a Commodity Direct Buyer.

He/She will be part of a 20+ memebers team and will report to the Commodity Manager

The role is hibrid (3 days/week of office work and 2 from home)

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Key Responsibilities

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1. Supplier Relationship Management

• Own and manage supplier relationships within the assigned commodity scope.
• Monitor supplier performance through regular KPI reviews and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead supplier performance evaluations and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Coordinate supplier development initiatives in collaboration with Quality and Development teams.
• Support resolution of operational issues in accordance with defined escalation processes.
• Act as the primary procurement contact for assigned suppliers, ensuring clear and consistent communication.
• Ensure supplier compliance with contractual agreements and company standards.
• Organize and lead regular business reviews with suppliers (quality, delivery, cost, development).
• Drive alignment and progress on recovery or improvement plans.
  
  

2. Cost & Productivity Management

• Contribute to annual operating plan and strategic objectives for the assigned scope.
• Lead execution and follow-up of cost reduction and productivity initiatives (negotiations, value engineering, resourcing).
• Conduct commercial negotiations with assigned suppliers.
• Optimize working capital through payment terms, inventory management, and consignment stock strategies.
• Ensure contractual compliance and proper execution of capital expenditure commitments.
• Support commodity strategy deployment under the guidance of the Commodity Manager.
  
  

3. Panel & Supplier Strategy

• Support implementation of commodity and supplier panel strategies.
• Collect and align operational requirements from internal stakeholders (project and production needs).
• Monitor market trends, supplier capabilities, and technology developments.
• Lead new supplier onboarding processes, including supplier scouting, assessments, and development activities.
• Partner with internal buyers on sourcing decisions and business awards within the assigned sub-commodity scope.
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Qualifications

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Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
  
  

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Procurement or Strategic Sourcing (Direct).
• Experience in the automotive or manufacturing industry is preferred.
  
  

Key Skills

• Strong project management capabilities.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Leadership mindset with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Agile, resilient, and results-driven approach.

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Benefits

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• 13th salary (paid in 3 installments: Easter, Summer vacation, Christmas)
• Meal vouchers worth 40 RON per working day
• 300 RON per month in flexible benefits
• 6 extra days of annual leave (26 in total)
• Private medical insurance (provided through a broker)
• Annual merit-based salary increase (no standard annual bonus scheme)
• Parking spaces available

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Only the selected candidates will be contacted. All your personal data is confidential.