Project Buyer (m/f/d)

With the passion of our people, we contribute to a sustainable future for society by creating innovative products and service 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 and test innovative battery systems for automotive applications based on state-of-the-art lithium ion technology.

The technology center of Samsung SDI Battery Systems is located in Kalsdorf, Austria, close to Graz. Samsung SDI is a full-service supplier for lithium ion cells, battery modules and battery packs for all electric vehicles as well as all types of hybrid vehicles.

Your core responsibilities are:

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

What you need is:

• Completed technical or commercial education
• Several 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
• Readiness for business trips (20%)

Our offer for you:

With regard to the Austrian Equal Treatment Act, we offer the following annual gross remuneration (38.5 hours) as a basis for negotiations for this position: EUR 47.600,-

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

Our Benefits for you:

Our most important resource? Our employees. We honor this with a multitude of benefits.