Valeo is a tech global company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility. We are an automotive supplier partner to automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. Our vision? Invent a greener and more secured mobility, thanks to solutions focusing on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest global innovative companies. Would you like to shape the future of intelligent mobility together with us? Join Valeo's team specialized in the automotive aftermarket and revolutionize customer relations through digital solutions We are looking for YOU as Productivity Buyer (m/f/d) for our location in Bietigheim These challenges await you: Defines and implements materials productivity, re-sourcing, and logistics in line with budget requirements, collaborating with the segment organization. Supports Segment Leaders in achieving site negotiation objectives. Leads MSC material productivity actions and engages suppliers per budget timing. Manages supplier relationships as Key Account Purchasing (KAP) when not covered by Group Commodity. Implements PG/PL Worldwide materials standards at sites. Collaborates with the Purchasing Manager and Segment Leaders to build site budgets. Executes mitigation plans at the site level. Ensures logistics protocol compliance for all bought-out parts. Strictly applies internal audit standards, including certifications, procedures, and purchasing tools. Purchasing Index for commodity under his scope for technical/re-sourcing Supplier rationalization indicator Quality and Logistic incidents You inspire us with that: Degree in business administration or commercial training with experience in purchasing/supply chain At least 3 years of professional experience in purchasing, logistics, or supply chain management, preferably in the automotive sector Technical and commercial experience in purchasing Strong negotiation skills at the decision-making level with international suppliers Experience in dealing with external organizations Creative and tactical negotiation approach Analytical, goal-oriented, and independent working style with assertiveness and teamwork skills Willingness to take responsibility for the defined area of work Fluent English skills; German is desirable Why Valeo: At VALEO, we firmly believe that great technologies are born out of passion. Compensation package. Performance-related salary components and company pension scheme (allowance). Career development. Scope to develop your own ideas as well as professional and personal development opportunities worldwide. Benefits. Allowances for sports, health, pension scheme, canteen, JobRad, free employee parking spaces, regular employee events and social support for a family-friendly environment. Flexibility. Working models that harmonize your professional and private life. Work environment. Flat hierarchies and modern working methods provide you with an innovative working environment. The future. We work together on the mobility trends of tomorrow. Good to know: Your contact person: Agnieszka Tanotra, agnieszka.tanotravaleo.com For data protection reasons, please submit your application documents exclusively online via the job portal on our website Follow us on LinkedIn and Kununu Job: Productivity Buyer Organization: Site Purchasing Schedule: Full time Employee Status: Regular Job Type: Permanent contract Job Posting Date: 2025-03-04 Join Us Being part of our team, you will join: - one of the largest global innovative companies, with more than 20,000 engineers working in Research & Development - a multi-cultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration - more than 100,000 colleagues in 31 countries which make a lot of opportunity for career growth - a business highly committed to limiting the environmental impact if its activities and ranked by Corporate Knights as the number one company in the automotive sector in terms of sustainable development More information on Valeo: https://www.valeo.com