Project Buyer (m/f/d)
New technologies, new products, and new locations—all of these present our purchasing department with a wide range of challenges. If you enjoy a varied role in a dynamic environment where you can make a real difference and help shape the future, we’d love to have you on board.
Your Tasks
- Supporting development projects as a member of the core team
- Responsibility for material costs and deadlines related to the project’s procurement volume
- Preparing, negotiating, and finalizing framework and multi-year pricing agreements
- Developing and implementing cost-reduction opportunities and procurement strategies within the project team
- Acting as a liaison between developers, manufacturing specialists, and suppliers
- Supplier selection, evaluation, and development
Your profile
- A completed technical or business degree with a technical component, or comparable training
- Preferably professional experience in automotive procurement
- Knowledge of purchasing parts based on drawings
- Experience in project management
- Ability to communicate in a results-oriented manner with a high degree of goal achievement
- Very good written and spoken German and English
- Willingness to travel
Work at RAPA
RAPA is a recognized development partner and supplier to the automotive industry, as well as to numerous customers in the healthcare and industrial sectors. Our product portfolio includes valves and system solutions for hydraulic and pneumatic applications. Today, our success is driven by nearly 1,000 employees worldwide in Germany, the U.S., and China. At the heart of all our activities lies the corporate philosophy of a medium-sized family-owned business—and has been for over 100 years.
We offer responsible and challenging roles with the freedom to shape your work and take initiative, as well as flat hierarchies and short lines of communication. As a family-run company, we place a high value on teamwork and collegiality. Fair compensation is a given for us.
Interested? Then please submit your application materials—preferably via our online form or by email to karriere(at)rapa.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
Your Benefits
Modern work culture & working environment
Mobile working
Company canteen RAPAteria
Flexible working hours
Service devices
Company health management
RAPA Academy
Employee discounts
