Operational Purchaser with German (m/f/div) - EF

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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 Do you want to be a Purchaser with German? These should spark your interest: Accurate and timely process of all purchase orders according to defined process; Manage the day-to-day business relationship with key suppliers through activities including ordering, communication of demand/ volume/ delivery time changes, issue resolution, sharing of end-user feedback, follow up on purchase orders, internal catalogs creation and maintenance etc.; Perform regular market surveys, as well as surveys for new requested goods /services, regular searches for suppliers from best-cost countries and introduces them in supplier panel; Develop a strong understanding and knowledge of suppliers and own area of responsibility; Prepare standard and special reports to make results transparent and control purchasing activities on a results oriented basis; Facilitate bids, analysis and negotiations for goods and services; Manage supplier relationships to ensure continuity of goods and services that meet the quality, service and price performance standards of the company; Drive implementation of global/regional agreements; Work with stakeholders and leadership teams to implement and enforcing polices that increase spend visibility and compliance; Work closely with Finance teams to expedite receiving and Accounts Payable processes; Collaborate and communicate effectively across different organizational levels, functions, businesses, and geographies to realize the goals and objectives. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Iasi. Remote arrangements are not available for this role. Qualifications You can be a perfect match to our team if you have: Fluency in German and English; A Bachelor Degree (one in Economics is an advantage); Good understanding of the Business process; Eagerness to develop and learn more about purchasing department; Strong negotiation and communication skills; Good Excel and PowerPoint skills. Additional Information What we offer: Annual bonus; Meal tickets - With a value of 35 Ron; Flexible working time; Referral bonuses - We encourage colleagues to refer new candidates to us and, at the same time, to get the chance to receive a bonus; Private Health Insurance – Health is the most important, so we offer you private medical insurance which offers a wide range of medical services; Discounts at our partners – We collaborate with different vendors, and we receive discounts for various products/ services like rubbers, restaurants; System for Rewarding Improvement Ideas – We have an internal improvement program (Idea Management) that gives you the opportunity to come with ideas and to be honored with an attractive bonus (this is established by the CIM team according to your improvement idea); Happy days – If you or your child is getting married, or you become a parent, you receive some extra free days; Life events celebration - If your family is growing, we praise your newborn with a bonus; Unfortunate events - In case of unhappy events in your life, we support you by offering you free days and financial support (handled on a case-by-case basis); Expect to start your days of annual vacation days from a minimum of 22 days with extending the period proportional to the length of work within AUMOVIO; Sabbatical year - Take up to one year off and come back on the same position, according to our internal policies; Professional development - Many opportunities to develop yourself within the company; Diversity and multicultural mindset - We encourage you to join us no matter who, where, what you are. We have colleagues from different nations and a variety of languages are spoken in our company; In-house restaurant & coffee corner. 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.​