Purchasing Specialist (Senior)

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

As a Sr. Purchasing Specialist, you will be responsible for developing and executing supplier strategies and supplier negotiations while also managing day-to-day purchasing operations to ensure optimal cost, quality, and supply performance for the Automotive Aftermarket business of AUMOVIO in North America.

Develops material and supplier strategy 

• Conducts market analysis 

• Drives the supplier strategy definition process with cross-functional partners 

• Ensures business requirements are reflected in the strategy 

• Documents and implements the strategy

Achieves best market conditions 

• Bundles the demand for Aftermarket 

• Ensures fulfillment of requirements with legally binding contracts 

• Actively influences the sourcing process  (Supplier selection, negotiation of conditions, sourcing decision)

Achieves targets for material 

• Drives annual negotiations to constantly improve the cost situation of AUMOVIO 

• Drives improvement programs with suppliers 

• Supports localization and cost reduction programs 

• Maintains accurate and up-to-date purchasing data, including pricing, lead times, and supplier master data in the IT systems

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE 

• Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of equivalent experience in lieu of a degree
• Minimum 2 years of Purchasing Experience
• Advanced MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint skills, Power BI
• Negotiation skills, assertiveness
• Physical Requirement: Traveling to Asia on a regular basis

OPEN TO VISA?

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job posting.

RELOCATION PACKAGE OFFERED?

• No relocation assistance is offered for this position; however, the position may be eligible for a sign on bonus.

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT 

• Experience in the Automotive Industry

THE PERKS 

• Immediate Benefits 
• Robust Total Rewards Package
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer Time Off (if applicable)
• Employee Discounts
• Competitive Bonus Programs
• Employes 401k Match
• Telecommute Work (if applicable)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Future Growth Opportunities, including personal and professional
• And many more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EEO-Statement:
EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. AUMOVIO offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, AUMOVIO complies with government regulations, where they apply, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which AUMOVIO has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, AUMOVIO provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability.

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The Company

Since its spin-off in September 2025 AUMOVIO continues the business of the former Continental group sector Automotive as an independent company. The technology and electronics company offers a wide-ranging portfolio that makes mobility safe, exciting, connected, and autonomous. This includes sensor solutions, displays, braking and comfort systems as well as comprehensive expertise in software, architecture platforms, and assistance systems for software-defined vehicles. In the fiscal year 2024 the business areas, which now belong to AUMOVIO, generated sales of 19.6 billion Euro. The company is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany and has about 87.000 employees in more than 100 locations worldwide.