Since its spin-off in September 2025 AUMOVIO continues the business of the former Continental group sector Automotive as an independent company. The technology and electronics company offers a wide-ranging portfolio that makes mobility safe, exciting, connected, and autonomous. This includes sensor solutions, displays, braking and comfort systems as well as comprehensive expertise in software, architecture platforms, and assistance systems for software-defined vehicles. In the fiscal year 2024 the business areas, which now belong to AUMOVIO, generated sales of 19.6 billion Euro. The company is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany and has about 87.000 employees in more than 100 locations worldwide.
Job Description*1 year limited contract.
Advanced Purchaser BA SAM ASC - Procurement (On-site)
- Lead all material-related topics in the BA project team.
- Responsible to control supplier-related milestones during the product development phase in-time sourcing.
- Follow-up on supplier and material status.
- Ensure a smooth and comprehensive hand-over to Plant Purchasing.
- Responsible for sourcing after SOP for BA-specific parts or if the BA has triggered the sourcing.
- Responsible for component sourcing and supplier selection.
- Support final negotiations in conjunction with Category Management to ensure competitiveness.
- Ensure in time Supplier Component Review e.g. by organizing/inviting the meetings.
- Support cost Reduction Programs (CRP) for BA’s products after SOP.
- Achieve best cost structure for acquisitions and new projects.
- Drive digitalization initiatives within Purchasing by using data-driven tools to improve transparency and decision-making.
- Utilize Microsoft Excel, Power BI and PowerPoint to analyze supplier/material data and prepare clear, digital dashboards and presentations.
- University degree in Economics/Technical studies or relevant professional experience.
- 2-3 years of experience in Purchasing or project functions.
- Experience in working with international teams on purchasing issues.
- Understanding and capability to collaborate with different foreign cultures (NAFTA, Asia, several European cultures).
- Good command of English, both written and verbal.
- Communication skills including presentation and negotiation techniques.
- Technical understanding of specific components / products.
- Procurement Process and Product Life Cycle (PLC) knowledge.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel (Pivot, PowerQuery, XLOOKUP, data analysis).
- Experience with Power BI for data visualization and reporting.
- Strong PowerPoint skills for creating structured, insightful presentations.
- Confidence in working with digital tools, dashboards and data-driven decision processes.
Flexible Working Hours
- We offer flexible scheduling, allowing you to organize your day in the way that suits you best.
Comprehensive Health Coverage
- Enjoy private health subscription and a life insurance giving you access to reliable, high-quality medical services.
Financial Rewards That Recognize Your Work
- Annual performance bonus
- Referral bonus program
- Meal vouchers
- Relocation bonus (when applicable)
Onsite Comforts
- Take advantage of our onsite restaurant and coffee corner, ideal for breaks, social moments, or a creative recharge.
Professional Growth Opportunities
- Online & offline learning and development programs
- Induction and mentoring for a strong start
- Career paths in Technical, Leadership, or Project Management
Support for Life’s Important Events
- Happy days – If you or your child is getting married, or you become a parent, you receive some extra free days;
- Life events celebration - If your family is growing, we praise your newborn with a bonus;
- Unfortunate events - In case of unhappy events in your life, we support you by offering you free days and financial support (handled on a case-by-case basis);
Time Off & Diversity
- Minimum 22 vacation days, increasing with seniority
- A diverse, multicultural team where every voice matters
- Sabbatical leave
Benefits online
- Access to the Benefits Online platform, where AUMOVIO employees can explore all available discounts and special offers on different categories: medical, home and deco, education, sport, travel, beauty and fashion, restaurants etc.
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Skills Required
- University degree in Economics, Technical studies, or relevant professional experience
- 2-3 years of experience in Purchasing or project functions
- Experience working with international teams on purchasing issues
- Ability to collaborate with different foreign cultures (NAFTA, Asia, European cultures)
- Good command of English, both written and verbal
- Communication skills including presentation and negotiation techniques
- Technical understanding of specific components and products
- Procurement process and Product Life Cycle (PLC) knowledge
- Advanced proficiency in Excel (Pivot, PowerQuery, XLOOKUP, data analysis)
- Experience with Power BI for data visualization and reporting
- Strong PowerPoint skills for creating structured presentations
- Confidence working with digital tools, dashboards and data-driven decision processes
Aumovio Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Aumovio and has not been reviewed or approved by Aumovio.
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Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, and vision offerings in the U.S. are described as very good or affordable, with HSA contributions enhancing coverage. This establishes a strong medical foundation even when cash pay is middling.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) match in the U.S. is characterized as pretty good or high, strengthening total compensation. This bolsters long‑term savings beyond base salary.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO starting around 17–18 days plus holidays, and instances of extra paid time at year‑end, indicate generous time off. This breadth can offset average base pay for some employees.
Aumovio Insights
What We Do
AUMOVIO – ready for the automotive transition We are the Adaptive Powerhouse for Future Mobility, making it safe, exciting, connected, and autonomous. To achieve this goal, we offer innovative hardware and software, modern mobility solutions, and a wide range of mobility services. We act in the here and now while thinking far ahead. We are reliable, no matter what, utterly focused, and passionate team players. With nearly 93,000 employees (as of December 31, 2024), we generated revenue of almost EUR 20 billion in the business year 2024. We have more than 100 locations globally, with headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany. Inspired by Future. Driven by Technology. Learn more about our social media data protection policy here: https://www.aumovio.com/some-data-protection
