Indirect Purchasing Buyer

About the role

Motherson's Integrated Assemblies division, which specialises in premium module assembly and cockpit module integration for the automotive sector, is looking for an Indirect Purchasing Buyer for its plants in Kocaeli. The role manages daily indirect purchasing, sourcing and supplier management, contract management and contributes to cross-plant purchasing initiatives, reporting directly to the Global Indirect Purchasing Head.

Key responsibilities

• Manage daily indirect purchasing activities, including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, supplier follow-up and SAP purchasing processes.
• Manage RFQs, e-auctions, supplier negotiations, sourcing decisions and contract implementation in line with Global purchasing procedures.
• Develop supplier strategies, manage the supplier panel and identify synergies across plants and suppliers.
• Drive cost reductions through negotiation, benchmarking, standardization, consumption reduction and technical optimization.
• Work with local plant departments and the Global IDP team, supporting cross-plant and international purchasing initiatives.
• Follow up corporate contract compliance, supplier performance and purchasing audits.
• Support new program launches and purchasing objectives related to cost, quality and timing.
• Monitor market trends and identify opportunities for cost optimization and purchasing improvements.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of purchasing experience in an industrial environment, including indirect purchasing activities.
• Experience in indirect purchasing categories such as IT, Industrial Equipment & MRO, Facility Management, Real Estate & Leasing, Building & Construction, Professional Services, Energy & Utilities and PPE & Industrial Supplies.
• English communication at B1 level or above, able to work with an international team.
• Strong communication, collaboration, ownership and results orientation.
• Professional purchasing qualifications and automotive industry experience are an advantage.

Required skills

• Strong working knowledge of SAP and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, including reporting and presentations.
• Experience with RFQs, supplier management, contract negotiation and cost optimization, including TCO, purchasing financials and savings calculations.

What we offer

• A positive, collaborative working atmosphere.
• Strong career development opportunities.
• Diverse and challenging assignments.
• A people-first culture based on Mutual Interest, Togetherness, Trust, Respect and Enthusiasm.