Project Buyer

About the Role Project Buyer in Shanghai to lead supplier nomination, RFQ management and cross-functional project development for GRAMMER's automotive interiors and seating systems. You will drive cost, quality and delivery performance to help realize innovative mobility solutions. What You'll Do

• Steer supplier nomination and project development activities within projects to ensure alignment with regional EBIT targets.
• Manage the Project Acquisition Booklet (Purchasing Function) to assure acceptable EBIT according to regional targets.
• Organize technical reviews in RFQ phase, transfer technical specs to suppliers, ensure feasibility studies and full evaluation in Grammer function teams for nomination.
• Lead supplier nomination in sourcing tables, including Astras RFQ and IST/RST sheet.
• Work toward best payment terms, MOQs, lead times, and other terms.
• Ensure supplier contracts are completed on time.
• Generate concepts for stabilization, steering and securing supplier quality, quantities, and on-time deliveries.
• Execute RFPs and evaluate offers within technical and economical aims.
• Responsible for Project Track Booklet and PMC review.
• Track BOM cost to achieve best price before project handover.
• Monitor supplier development including timing, quality and serial production readiness (R @ R, PPAP) through APQP matrix with cross-functional team.
• Maintain good communication with international customers and suppliers.
• Support value analyses; design to cost and target costing for new projects.
• Provide project reporting regarding budget compliance, target costing, schedules and purchasing volumes.
• Other tasks assigned by Manager or Director. What We're Looking For
• Industrial engineering or technical business economist bachelor or above.
• 5+ years of experience in a Seating Purchasing role; deep knowledge on trucks preferred.
• Proficient in English (speaking and writing).
• Supplier quality or technical design role preferred.
• Familiar with Excel, PowerPoint and SAP.
• Active and effective communication; strong ability to understand and identify.
• Brave attitude and resilient spirit; good teamwork and organization. Nice to Have
• Experience in supplier quality or technical design role.
• Deep knowledge on trucks. Compensation & Benefits
• Attractive remuneration based on performance.
• Subsidized company pension plan.
• Health and work-life balance initiatives.
• International job options in a dynamic, global environment.
• Open corporate culture and collegial team structure.
• Induction and further training opportunities.
• Strategic employee development through defined career paths.
• Modern canteen subsidized by the employer.
• Corporate benefits from well-known providers of products and services.