EPWT GBE Procurement Buyer
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Job Summary
With a legacy of over 70 years Garrett Motion is a cutting-edge technology leader enabling emission reduction and energy efficiency. We design manufacture and sell highly engineered turbocharging air and fluid compression and high-speed electric motor technologies for customers in the mobility and industrial fields.
We develop advanced turbochargers and electric boosting technologies for hybrids and electrified powertrains. Garrett continues to advance turbo applications while leveraging its unique technology portfolio including fuel cell compressors for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles electric propulsion and thermal management systems for automotive and industrial applications. Our products enable improved fuel economy and energy efficiency enhanced thermal management reduced weight and size and lower greenhouse gas and other emissions.
We serve original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and independent aftermarket distributors worldwide across the mobility and industrial fields. Our solutions support light and commercial vehicles (on- and off-highway) as well as marine and industrial applications including heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and power generation.
Join our team as an EPWT GBE Procurement Buyer!
Play a key role in supporting Garretts Electrified Powertrain (EPWT) business by driving sourcing activities improving supplier performance delivering cost competitiveness and ensuring successful execution of new product launches and mass production operations across a global supplier network.
What Youll Do:
- Improve GBE competitiveness through cost reduction initiatives in collaboration with Commodity teams.
- Support and contribute to Commodity Panel strategies within the assigned GBE/Region.
- Execute productivity and savings objectives.
- Ensure supplier performance reviews and follow-up on action plan implementation.
- Lead and execute supplier selection processes for New Product Introduction (NPI) and Value Engineering (VE)/Resourcing projects in alignment with the panel strategy.
- Own project deliverables for sourced components including cost milestones prototypes ODT PPAP SOP and compliance with design requirements.
- Support TEFS activities throughout the project lifecycle.
- Identify and propose resourcing opportunities to Commodity teams.
- Contribute to Value Engineering initiatives and cost optimization opportunities for GBE projects.
- Manage post-SOP engineering changes and secure first-year savings after supplier awards.
- Act as the primary sourcing interface for logistics capacity and quality escalations within the GBE.
- Collect monitor and validate supplier capacity data.
- Support OES and IAM activities when parts remain in OEM production.
- Validate and negotiate charge-back amounts with suppliers.
- Implement mitigation action plans and execute gap closure activities.
- Support trade compliance sustainability and supplier-related information collection.
- Act as Key Supplier Contact (KSC) when delegated by Commodity Management.
What We Need:
- Bachelors degree preferably in Engineering Economics or Business Administration.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in Procurement within the automotive industry.
- Strong project management skills.
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
- Leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools especially Excel.
- Fluent in English.
- Experience with electric eAxle systems is a plus.
- Knowledge of Electric Drive Units (EDUs) and e-Powertrain technologies is a plus.
- Background in electromechanical products and systems is a plus.
- Experience working within international and cross-functional teams is a plus.
BENEFITS
Meal tickets
13th salary
Private medical insurance
A fixed monthly amount received on the Benefits platform with which you can choose from services such as:
Extended health insurance for employees and dependents
Dental care
Online and offsite shopping discounts
Private pension
Vacation vouchers
Transportation: Metrorex/STB monthly subscriptions or Fuel card
Access to various events (paintball escape room laser tag rafting wakeboarding movie theater etc.)
LEARN & DEVELOP
Extensive online and on-site training programs
Support for Green Belt Six Sigma Certification
Peer2Peer Training program: learn and teach one another offer advice and engage
Career growth & promotion opportunities
International work environment
RELAX & WELL-BEING
Sports and Social Club: trainer in the Office program and weekly online Nutrition Sessions for all Garrett employees
Friendly working environment alongside talented and dedicated people
Networking area
Bookster
Great coffee tea and spices
Weekly Fruit Day
Employee assistance program for all our employees
Flexible working hours
26 vacation days per year for all our employees
Hybrid work environment: 2 days Work from Home per week
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About Company
Garrett is a cutting-edge technology leader delivering differentiated solutions for emission reduction and energy efficiency. We are passionate about innovating for mobility and beyond. With a nearly 70-year legacy, we serve customer worldwide with passenger vehicle, commercial vehicl ... View more