Senior Buyer – Electrical Commodity

Job title: Senior Buyer – Electrical Commodity

About the Role The Senior Buyer – Electrical Commodity manages sourcing and supplier activities for electrical/electronic components, supporting both current production and new programs. The role drives cost optimization, supplier performance and sourcing strategies across E/E commodities, aligning with global purchasing strategies while achieving targets in cost, quality, delivery and innovation. You will act as a key interface between purchasing, engineering, quality and suppliers, supporting both operations and strategic sourcing within the electrical commodity perimeter.

What You'll Do

• Define and execute sourcing strategy for the Electrical Commodity across assigned regions and programs.
• Manage RFQ/RFI processes for electrical and electronic components, ensuring competitive and compliant sourcing.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities and drive year-over-year savings initiatives within the E/E commodity.
• Perform cost analysis and Total Cost of Ownership evaluations for electrical systems and components.
• Lead sourcing and supplier selection activities in collaboration with engineering, quality and supply chain teams.
• Negotiate supplier contracts, ensuring best conditions in terms of cost, quality, delivery, payment terms and risk mitigation.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance and development within the electrical commodity.
• Monitor and improve supplier KPIs (quality, delivery, cost, responsiveness).
• Support new product development programs and ensure sourcing readiness for launch (PPAP, timelines, capacity).
• Coordinate cross-functional activities (Engineering, SQE, MP&L) to ensure alignment of technical and commercial requirements.
• Support engineering in technical discussions with suppliers, particularly for complex electrical/electronic components.
• Ensure supply chain continuity and mitigate risks related to E/E components and global supply constraints.
• Support Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VA/VE) and design-to-cost initiatives.
• Track savings, cost reductions and supplier improvements, ensuring accurate reporting.
• Drive process improvements and contribute to lean supply chain initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• University Bachelor Degree in Mechatronic, Mechanical or Automotive Engineering or a related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in purchasing, sourcing or supply chain in automotive or industrial sectors.
• Experience with electrical/electronic components or electrified systems strongly preferred.
• Experience in supplier management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Exposure to new product development and industrialization processes.
• Hard skills: Essential:
• Strong knowledge of sourcing processes, RFQ management and supplier negotiation
• Understanding of electrical and electronic components (e.g. ECU, wiring, sensors, power electronics)
• Experience with cost analysis and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) evaluation
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and specifications
• Knowledge of supplier performance management and KPIs
• Familiarity with automotive product development and launch processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Fluent English
• Nice to Have:
• Knowledge of electrified powertrain systems or e-mobility technologies
• Experience with global sourcing and supply chain risk management
• Familiarity with automotive quality standards (PPAP, APQP)
• Experience with ERP / procurement systems
• Soft skills:
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Analytical thinking and structured problem-solving
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects
• Cross-functional collaboration and teamwork
• Proactive and results-driven mindset
• Strong communication skills
• High level of ownership and accountability
• Continuous improvement mindset

Nice to Have

• Optional/preferred qualifications as listed above.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual base salary range: EUR 45K – 68K.
• Join our team of 28,000 problem solvers who are fostering a culture of innovation by leveraging the diverse perspectives of our global team. We believe in facing challenges head-on by finding opportunity and uncovering possibility, where roadblocks and barriers become targets instead of obstacles. We are One Dana with limitless opportunity.