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Valeo

Automotive electrification, ADAS, interior lighting tech

Project Buyer

Procurement & SourcingUpdated on Nov 5
Full-timeVeszprém, HungaryIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
  • Three to five years of experience in strategic sourcing, project purchasing, or commodity buying is required.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
  • Strong analytical, sourcing, and negotiation skills are required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and support purchasing activities throughout the project lifecycle, from initial planning and supplier selection to project closure, ensuring milestones are met.
  • Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with project and commodity goals to achieve quality, cost, and delivery objectives.
  • Manage supplier relationships, including bid-list selection, financial, technical, and capacity risk assessment, and coordination of supplier design and development activities to ensure compliance with requirements.
  • Execute the RFQ process, using negotiation and auction tactics to secure favorable terms and make sourcing decisions that meet project targets.
  • Drive and forecast project purchasing performance, lead productivity initiatives to achieve cost-saving targets, and ensure a documented transition from the project phase to serial production.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in the automotive or a similar manufacturing industry is preferred.

About the Company

Valeo

Automotive electrification, ADAS, interior lighting tech

Valeo creates technology for automakers to make cars cleaner, safer, and smarter, focusing on four areas: electrification, driving assistance, reinvented interior experiences, and lighting. Its products combine electrical systems, sensors, software, and lighting that are designed, manufactured, and integrated into vehicles to enable electric propulsion, automated driving features, smarter interiors, and advanced illumination. The company differentiates itself by being a global industrial and technology leader with a large manufacturing footprint and a broad, cross‑domain portfolio across mobility transformation. Valeo’s goal is to help the transportation system shift toward cleaner, safer, and smarter mobility worldwide.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
1923

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