Procurement Specialist with German - Senior Consultant (f/m/d)

• Manage strategic and operational procurement of materials, components, and services for the automotive industry
• Develop and implement commodity and supplier strategies aligned with business objectives
• Conduct make-or-buy decisions and perform cost analyses, including TCO and should-costing
• Identify and implement cost-saving and value-improvement initiatives
• Request, evaluate and negotiate quotations and contracts covering pricing, quality and delivery conditions
• Ensure cost-efficient, high-quality, and on-time supply while maintaining supply security
• Select, evaluate, develop and manage suppliers in series production and project business
• Conduct supplier audits, performance reviews and manage escalations related to quality, delivery, or cost
• Collaborate closely with engineering, quality, production, logistics, and international project teams
• Ensure compliance with automotive quality standards, sustainability requirements and supply chain due diligence, while maintaining proper documentation and reporting

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in procurement within the automotive industry
• Degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a comparable qualification; alternatively, a relevant commercial or technical apprenticeship
• Solid knowledge of automotive procurement processes, including series production and project business
• Strong expertise in supplier contracts and price negotiations
• Experience working with ERP systems, such as SAP MM, and proficient use of MS Office
• Confident handling of Windows 10, Microsoft Office 365, and MS Teams
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand and implement process flows
• High level of personal responsibility, initiative, structured working style, and reliability
• Very good command of German (at least B2 level)

Things to know before departure: 

• Start: by arrangement -  always on the 1st and 15th of the month
• Working hours: full-time (40h); 27 vacation days
• Employment contract: Unlimited
• Line of work: Consulting 
• Language skills: Fluency in written and spoken German and English
• Flexibility & willingness to travel
• Other: a valid work permit

ENABLING YOU TO SHAPE A BETTER TOMORROW

As a technology and business partner, MHP digitizes its customers' processes and products and supports them in their IT transformations along the entire value chain. As a digitization pioneer in mobility and manufacturing, MHP transfers its expertise to different industries and is the premium partner for thought leaders on their way to a Better Tomorrow.

MHP serves more than 300 customers worldwide: leading corporations and innovative medium-sized companies. MHP provides both operative and strategic consulting together with proven IT and technology expertise and specific industry knowledge. As OneTeam, MHP operates internationally, with headquarters in Germany and subsidiaries in the USA, UK, Romania, and China.

For 25 years, MHP has been shaping the future with its customers. More than 4.000 MHP employees share a commitment to excellence and sustainable success. This aspiration continues to drive MHP - today, tomorrow, and in the future.

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At MHP, you will continuously grow with your projects and objectives in an innovative and supportive environment. That makes us the perfect sparring partner for your career, fueling your growth as an expert in your field while expanding your business network.

We value the authenticity that comes from bringing your individual strengths into the team. Diversity plays a key role in our culture, and it brings different visions & flavors into the mix.

• We all share a strong team spirit. Every win, big or small, belongs to all of us.
• We always welcome curiosity, creativity, and unconventional thinking patterns.
• We recognize the importance of healthy, tight-knit communities and sustainable environmental changes, and we strive to enact positive change in any form within our reach.
• We’re here to co-create your ideal career growth plan tailored to your professional aspirations.

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If you have any further questions, please contact our recruiting team at recruiting-romania@mhp.com.