Purchasing Team Member

About the role

Farplas, a global automotive supplier of parts, equipment and services to major car manufacturers, is looking for a Purchasing Team Member. The role covers the full procurement cycle, supplier management and cost optimisation within the company's supply chain.

Key responsibilities

• Track the entire procurement cycle, from requisition and quotation through to order placement and delivery.
• Manage contract drafting, revision, approval and follow-up with suppliers.
• Monitor existing suppliers' performance and identify alternative suppliers when needed.
• Contribute to cost optimisation, efficiency improvement and digitalisation projects.
• Report category spending, savings rates and market trends to management regularly.
• Create and track purchase orders in ERP/SAP systems.
• Work with production, maintenance, quality, finance, accounting and sales departments.
• Analyse tasks and projects assigned by managers, visualise data and prepare accurate reports.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Engineering.
• At least 3 years of experience in indirect procurement.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English, with experience reading technical drawings.
• Strong negotiation, persuasion, reporting and communication skills.
• Competent in reviewing and evaluating contracts.

Required skills

• Cost analysis and identifying alternative suppliers.
• Advanced proficiency and hands-on experience in MS Office and SAP MM or an equivalent ERP procurement module.
• Strong analytical thinking, planning, organisation and teamwork skills.

The recruitment process includes application, competency-based interview, assessment tools, reference check and final steps leading to an offer.