Job description At Arhis HR Solutions , we are committed to offering you assignments that match your profile and ambitions. We work in partnership with well-established companies across some of the most dynamic sectors: Industry, Hospitality, Construction, and Tertiary Services. We are currently looking for a Purchasing Expert on behalf of one of our clients based i n Grevenmacher , a recognised player in the Automotive industry. This is a temporary contract (6 months) YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES The role focuses on building strong supplier relationships, optimizing panels, mitigating risks and fostering cross-functional collaboration to deliver competitive conditions and sustainable long-term value for the organization. Reporting to the Manager Central Category Purchasing, your main duties will include: - Deliver savings, assure sourcing in target, support team goals and ensure transparent performance tracking. - Develop and execute Global Category Strategy in close collaboration with cross-functional teams. - Optimize supplier panels, negotiate contracts and secure competitive conditions. - Create and maintain Playbooks with key measures to drive business performance. - Analyze market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities and strategic sourcing options. - Maintain continuous financial statement tracking of all panel suppliers, implement proactive risk mitigation measures and manage critical cases (e.g. insolvencies). - Drive sustainability initiatives across the Category. - Steer sourcing activities in line with Category Strategy, leveraging global bundles and auctions. - Foster strong cross-functional collaboration to align sourcing decisions with business objectives. - Ensure compliance with corporate standards, sustainability requirement and data integrity across systems. Requirements We are looking for a candidate with the following qualifications: - Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field. - 3–5 years of experience in Purchasing or Supply Chain Management, ideally in Automotive Industry. - Strong communication, networking and negotiation skills with a confident presence at all organizational levels. - Strategic, analytical and interdisciplinary thinking combined with an entrepreneurial mindset. - Reliable, structured and result-oriented working style. - Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus. Why choose Arhis HR Solutions? ✔ A wide range of assignments tailored to your expertise and expectations ✔ Personalised support before, during, and after your assignment ✔ Fast access to top opportunities through our trusted partner network ✔ An innovative experience , with digital tools and virtual reality to help you better prepare for your role
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