Purchasing Specialist (Metallic)

About the role

The Purchasing Specialist (Metallic) will drive the global procurement strategy for metallic material groups within FORVIA HELLA’s automotive lighting and electronics business. Working closely with product centres and Hella companies, you will ensure the right suppliers, cost structures and quality standards are in place to support product development and series production.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement the material‑group strategy on a global level, aligning with market conditions and internal product‑center requirements.
• Negotiate and conclude supplier frame contracts and manage sourcing projects, including RfQs, supplier selection and tool qualification.
• Participate in annual material cost planning and define technical and commercial saving measures.
• Maintain and optimise a worldwide supplier base to achieve synergies through volume bundling and process standardisation.
• Act as the first point of contact and escalation for supplier and material issues during series production.

Required profile

• Proven experience in purchasing or procurement, preferably in the automotive or industrial sector.
• Strong understanding of global sourcing, supplier management and cost‑reduction methodologies.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally with product centres, engineering and finance teams.
• Excellent analytical and negotiation skills.

Required skills