Stellenbeschreibung
Stellenbezeichnung:
Sr. Specialist, Direct Purchasing
Startdatum der Ausschreibung:
24.08.26
Stellenstandort (lang):
Rayong, Thailand
Stellenbeschreibung:
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What awaits you?
- Responsible for sourcing, supplier management and purchasing activities across Asia for BMW Motorrad production and future motorcycle projects.
- Identify, develop and manage suppliers to achieve best-in-class quality, cost and delivery performance.
- Lead sourcing processes, supplier selection, RFQ activities, commercial negotiations and contract awards.
- Drive localization, industrialization and supplier development initiatives throughout the region.
- Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships and represent BMW Motorrad towards suppliers and management stakeholders.
- Cooperate closely with Engineering, Quality, Logistics, Production, Finance and global BMW Group Purchasing functions.
- Monitor supply markets, identify sourcing opportunities and mitigate supply chain risks.
- Support new product launches and ensure sustainable supplier readiness.
- Contribute to cost optimization, competitiveness and long-term supply chain resilience.
- Manage cross-functional and international projects in a dynamic and intercultural business environment.
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with BMW Group objectives and future business requirements.
- Drive supplier innovation and support the introduction of new technologies, materials and manufacturing processes.
What should you bring along?
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or international business background ,Supply Chain Management, or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in the automotive industry, preferably within international purchasing or supplier management.
- Experience in Material planning and shortage management.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills to liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Basic understand of SAQ 5.0 or relevant, ISO/IATF 16949 or VDA 6.3.
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
- Good communication in English
Remark 1.Local contract 2. Job grade FLVI