About the Role 
Marquardt is looking for a proactive and results-driven Buyer to join our Purchasing team. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of materials, components, and services while maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and supporting internal stakeholders. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to strategic purchasing activities within a dynamic and innovative environment. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Purchase of goods, materials, components, and services in line with defined cost, quality, and delivery targets

• Support internal customers and collaborate with relevant departments, proactively communicating any supply issues that may affect operations

• Act as the interface between suppliers and internal teams for purchasing processes and new projects

• Negotiate offers & contracts, improve pricing and business terms and identify opportunities for cost savings using procurement best practices and negotiation strategies

• Prepare and issue purchase orders and manage order schedules to ensure smooth supply flow

• Build, maintain and develop strong supplier relationships, ensuring clear and effective communication

• Work with key procurement systems, such as: SAP, Jaggaer, etc

Required Qualifications & Skills 

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Manufacturing, Engineering, or a relevant field

• Minimum 4 years of previous experience in a purchasing or procurement role, ideally within the automotive or manufacturing industry

• Strong knowledge of purchasing processes, negotiation techniques, commercial principles and cost breakdown analysis

• Proven experience working closely with suppliers and cross-functional teams

• Ability to add value, identify cost-reduction opportunities and contribute to continuous business improvement

• Understanding of automotive processes and components is considered an advantage

• Advanced computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel

• Fluent English required; German language skills are a plus

What We Offer 

• Opportunity to work in a global and innovative automotive technology company

• Exposure to international suppliers and cross-functional projects

• A collaborative environment that encourages continuous improvement and professional growth

If you are a detail-oriented professional with strong negotiation skills and a passion for procurement, we encourage you to apply and become part of the Marquardt team