JIC PUR Plant Purchaser
3/18/2026
The role ensures smooth purchasing operations during and after series production, which involves negotiating changes with suppliers and managing technical modifications for new products. Responsibilities also include managing tooling databases, monitoring tool lifecycles, and searching for optimal suppliers to secure the best prices.
Working Hours
40 hours/week
Company Size
10,001+ employees
Language
English
Visa Sponsorship
No
Company Description
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.
Job Description
What you´ll do:
- Ensure smooth purchasing during and after series production
- Negotiate changes with suppliers, handle new products and technical modifications
- Manage tooling databases, inventories, and monitor tool lifecycles
- Search for the best suppliers and recommend them for the panel—always aiming for the best price
- Resolve price discrepancies, prepare reports, and control purchasing results
- Market screening
Qualifications
What makes you a great fit:
- University degree in Economics/Technical field or relevant experience
- Fluent English (an additional foreign language is an advantage)
- Knowledge of purchasing processes, technical understanding of components, and basic commercial law is an advantage
- Problem-solving and negotiaton skills, effective communication, and openness to change
- Advanced skills in Microsoft O365 and SAP are a plus
Additional Information
Perks:
- 5 weeks of vacation, plus extra days off for seniority
- Shorter working hours (7.5 hours per day) and flexible scheduling, including home office options and cross-border work
- Unpaid “sick days” and additional leave for special occasions, sabbatical
- Cafeteria program for benefits of your choice (sports, wellness, culture, etc.)
- Employer contributions to pension and life insurance, increasing with years of service
- Financial rewards for anniversaries and retirement
- Interest-free loans for housing or difficult life situations
- Support for further education and language courses
This position is a great fit if you enjoy finding solutions, dynamic teamwork, and a fast-paced environment that keeps you energized and motivated to move things forward—let’s connect!
Ready to take your career to the next level? The future of mobility isn’t just anyone’s job. Make it yours! Join AUMOVIO. Own What’s Next.
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