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KOSTAL Group

Manufactures electronic and mechatronic automotive components

Junior Buyer

Procurement & SourcingPosted on Nov 11
Full-timeSão Bernardo do Campo, State of São Paulo, Brazil

About the Job

Requirements

  • Completed higher-education degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related areas.
  • Negotiation skills and techniques.
  • Basic knowledge of taxes.
  • Knowledge of SAP.
  • Knowledge of PowerPoint and Excel.
  • At least one year of experience in purchasing.
  • Intermediate English.

Responsibilities

  • Present productivity results related to the purchasing area.
  • Review pending purchase requisitions, identify sources of supply, negotiate, and place orders with suppliers as promptly as possible.
  • Support supplier qualification and registration.
  • Track delivery deadlines and resolve outstanding issues with suppliers.
  • Analyze price-adjustment claims from assigned suppliers and identify alternatives to reduce or eliminate their impact.
  • Update and manage spreadsheets, reports, and area performance indicators.
  • Participate in and motivate productivity workshops with key suppliers and assigned items.
  • Support internal and external audits.
  • Keep required documentation for current suppliers up to date.
  • Apply EVAL with suppliers.
  • Charge suppliers for costs arising from non-quality issues they generate.
  • Work collaboratively with PCP, Engineering, Quality, Production, and Finance.
  • Guide and follow up with assigned suppliers to ensure invoices are issued correctly.
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies, contracts, and purchasing procedures.

About the Company

KOSTAL Group

Manufactures electronic and mechatronic automotive components

KOSTAL Group is a global, family-owned German engineering company that develops and manufactures electronic and mechatronic products. It has four divisions—Automotive Electrical Systems, Industrial Electronics, Connectors, and Test Technology (SOMA)—covering vehicle electrics, renewable energy, connector systems, and test/automation solutions. About 20,000 employees at 46 locations in 21 countries design, produce, and distribute these products with a focus on flexible, customer-focused service. The company aims to provide reliable, tailored solutions across electrification, energy efficiency, connectivity, and testing, setting itself apart as an independent family-owned firm with global reach.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Lüdenscheid, Germany
Founded
1912

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