Department Specialists Position form Employment contract 2026-06-19 Location Michigan Candidates he/she/they Apply now Traduzir pl de cz pt en Your tasks: Management of purchasing activities for dedicated customer projects along the project lifetime including a liability for the project's material cost, quality and timing Conduction of sourcing process within dedicate customer projects in alignment with commodity strategiesSerial support of customer projects along the whole product lifetime (SOP until EOP)Supporting the target-costing process for customer projects during acquisition phaseCreation and alignment of procurement conceptSourcing of project specific parts Change management during project and series phase Organization and execution of progress reviews with suppliers to ensure the internal production startContinuous identification and implementation of cost reduction measures (VA/VE) Preparation and conduction of negotiations with suppliersPreparation and presentation of sourcing decisions in the sourcing boardCoordination of technical meetings (feasibility study / concepts / etc.) with suppliers, including the necessary technical functions (Quality / Design / Tool Technology) Your qualifications: Bachelor degree (technical or commercial )At least 2-3 years experience in strategic and/or operational procurement preferably within automotive industryPresentation and communication skillsNegotiation expertise / Analytical mindset (Ability to analyze complex cost breakdowns to secure competitive pricing)Ability to assess risks and opportunities in supplier cost breakdownsSharp negotiation tacticsAbility to balance cost savings with strategic relationshipsGood technical understandingExperience in handling complex programs from procurement perspective from concept through launch and during serial productionAbility to collaborate cross functional in a project team We offer: Stable employment and interesting, challenging work, contact with new technologiesIndividual opportunities for professional developmentPaid time offPaid holidays401(k)High-quality medical plan optionsHealth, dental and vision plansRelocation package Benefits at BSG