Project Buyer

LEONI is a global provider of products, solutions, and services for energy and data management in the automotive industry. The group employs approximately 87,000 people in 21 countries and generated consolidated sales of 5 billion in 2024. We are a leading provider of complex wiring systems and customized harnesses for our customers.
We believe that meaningful connections drive innovation and success. At LEONI, you will join a diverse, international, and collaborative team that is shaping the future of mobility, from autonomous driving to alternative propulsion systems and smart charging solutions.
From mid-2025, we will be part of Luxshare Group, a leading global solutions provider in the consumer electronics, communications and data center, automotive, and medical industries, headquartered in China. Join us and help us shape the future of connectivity.
Responsibilities:
Manages purchasing tasks from customer RFQ through Start of Production (SOP) to End of Life (EOL) in line with purchasing standards and strategies, internal and external requirements
Manages Purchasing activities in pre-development projects, including global sourcing of new components, new product families, new technologies, new suppliers in close collaboration with CTO Development
Analyzes and edits Bills of Material (BOMs) to ensure material cost competitiveness and alignment with project targets
Conducts global inquiries for all relevant parts (new, serial, development) across the full product lifecycle, including change management process (e.g. PCR)
Contributes to make-or-buy decisions by evaluating material costs and integrating Purchasing strategies in close alignment with Category Management
Negotiates costs and conditions with suppliers for assigned projects, considering Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), in close alignment with Category Management
Manages material cost targets throughout the project lifecycle and reports performance.
Identifies and steers implementation of cost reduction opportunities using all available levers (e.g., negotiation, resourcing, VAVE, localization, etc.).
Drafts and manages project specific supplier agreements (e.g. Project Lifetime Agreements, Tooling Agreements), ensuring legal and commercial robustness.
Contributes to the supplier qualification and release process, particularly for onboarding new suppliers aligned with project requirements in close collaboration with Supplier Quality Management and Category Management
Initiates, prepares and leads supplier sourcing events for new business awards in close collaboration with Category Management
Ensures timely availability of critical data, including Business Plan input, commercial aspects. system prices, prototype cost and lead-time to enable seamless ordering by the plants
Experience:
Bachelors degree in international business, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Trade or related field.
3 years of professional experience in similar position.
Negotiation skills
Proactive
Communication skills
Analytics and visualization of data
Project management, presentation and reporting
Knowledge of Products & Process of Commercial Vehicles and automotive (Harness manufacturing)
Advanced English level C1 (spoken and written)
Advance Excel Knowledge