The Advanced Purchaser is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and developing suppliers that support the organization's regional and global purchasing strategies. This role collaborates closely with Engineering, R&D, Quality, and Purchasing teams to ensure supplier capabilities meet current and future business requirements.
The position supports supplier qualification, contract negotiations, risk management, sustainability initiatives, and continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with automotive industry standards and customer requirements.
Responsibilities- Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers aligned with regional and global sourcing strategies.
- Conduct supplier market research and identify new sourcing opportunities.
- Coordinate supplier qualification activities, including questionnaires, feasibility assessments, VDA 6.3 audits, and quality requirements.
- Analyze supplier risks and implement mitigation plans to ensure supply chain continuity.
- Negotiate commercial terms, quality agreements, and supplier contracts.
- Ensure supplier compliance with automotive standards, customer-specific requirements, and sustainability regulations.
- Collaborate with Engineering, R&D, Quality, and Purchasing teams to support innovation and new product development.
- Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Promote Quality First, Safety Always, and sustainability principles across supplier relationships.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Manufacturing, or a related technical field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Automotive Purchasing, Supplier Development, Quality, or Process Development.
- Strong knowledge of supplier qualification and onboarding processes.
- Experience with IATF 16949, VDA 6.3, APQP, customer-specific requirements, and supplier audits.
- Knowledge of supplier risk management and strategic sourcing methodologies.
- Experience negotiating supplier agreements and commercial terms.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in an international and cross-functional environment.
- Advanced English proficiency.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Manufacturing, or a related technical field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Automotive Purchasing, Supplier Development, Quality, or Process Development
- Strong knowledge of supplier qualification and onboarding processes
- Experience with IATF 16949, VDA 6.3, APQP, customer-specific requirements, and supplier audits
- Knowledge of supplier risk management and strategic sourcing methodologies
- Experience negotiating supplier agreements and commercial terms
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in an international and cross-functional environment
- Advanced English proficiency
What We Do
neuwerk develops and manufactures components and engineered solutions used in passenger and commercial vehicle systems. Originating from Continental’s former Original Equipment Solutions business, it draws on decades of automotive engineering and manufacturing expertise. Its portfolio spans thermal management, emission reduction, sealing, anti-vibration, compounds and selected industrial applications, supporting safety, performance, efficiency and comfort across drivetrain technologies and demanding operating environments.
