Senior Specialist, Direct Purchasing

What awaits you?

• Responsible for sourcing, supplier management and purchasing activities across Asia for BMW Motorrad production and future motorcycle projects.
• Identify, develop and manage suppliers to achieve best-in-class quality, cost and delivery performance.
• Lead sourcing processes, supplier selection, RFQ activities, commercial negotiations and contract awards.
• Drive localization, industrialization and supplier development initiatives throughout the region.
• Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships and represent BMW Motorrad towards suppliers and management stakeholders.
• Cooperate closely with Engineering, Quality, Logistics, Production, Finance and global BMW Group Purchasing functions.
• Monitor supply markets, identify sourcing opportunities and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Support new product launches and ensure sustainable supplier readiness.
• Contribute to cost optimization, competitiveness and long-term supply chain resilience.
• Manage cross-functional and international projects in a dynamic and intercultural business environment.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with BMW Group objectives and future business requirements.
• Drive supplier innovation and support the introduction of new technologies, materials and manufacturing processes.

What should you bring along?

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or international business background ,Supply Chain Management, or a related field

• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in the automotive industry, preferably within international purchasing or supplier management.

• Experience in Material planning and shortage management.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.

• Excellent negotiation and communication skills to liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

• Basic understand of SAQ 5.0 or relevant, ISO/IATF 16949 or VDA 6.3.

• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

• Good communication in English

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