Project Buyer
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Job Summary
Project Buyer
Do you want to play a key role in launching new products and ensuring that our supply chain is robust costefficient and strategically aligned We are looking for a Project Buyer who thrives at the intersection of project work strategy analysis and supplier development.
About the position
As a Project Buyer you will be a central member of our KBDNPI project teams responsible for all purchasing-related activities from the early development phase through to a successful SOP. You will actively contribute to ensuring that projects meet their targets for cost quality timing and supplier strategy.
Responsibilities
- Act as the primary Purchasing representative in KBDNPI projects
- Prepare cost and lead-time estimates in early project phases
- Ensure supplier capacity quality and on-time delivery throughout the project
- Coordinate handover to Product Buyers at project completion
- Analyze quotations and conduct price and terms negotiations based on the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) principle
- Evaluate suppliers production and delivery capabilities (capacity risk process)
- Identify and leverage consolidation opportunities and negotiation synergies across projects
- Contribute to cost optimization and standardization
- Purchase prototypes tools samples and development materials
- Follow up on supplier documentation QAP/PreQAP in cooperation with SQD
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of commercial experience preferably within the automotive industry
- Experience with project purchasing supplier negotiations and LTA agreements
- Strong understanding of supply chain risk analysis and cost structures
- Excellent negotiation and analytical skills
- Experience with ERP systems and purchasing administration
What we offer
- The opportunity to influence product development in global projects
- A role with a high degree of responsibility and variety
- An international work environment with a high level of competence
- Strong opportunities for development within the purchasing function
- Competitive compensation and benefits
Application / Contact
If this sounds interesting and likely the right challenge for you we look forward to receiving your application!
Please register your CV/resume and cover letter.
Within your application please inform us regarding your notice period and salary expectations.
The applications will be handled on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled before the application deadline date 31.03.2026.
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About Company
Kongsberg Automotive provides cutting-edge technology to the global vehicle industry. We drive the global transition to sustainable mobility by putting engineering, sustainability, and innovation into practice. Headquartered in Zurich, with revenues of over EUR 885 million, the compan ... View more
