Your tasks
You have a passion for shaping the future of autonomous, inclusive and sustainable people transportation? Then our open position as Senior Buyer Electronics & Software Platform might be the perfect next step in your personal development journey We are looking for an experienced purchasing professional who enjoys working at the intersection of international automotive and high-tech-applications in the field of electronics hardware and software. The HOLON Purchasing Team strives to establish a reliable and resilient partnership ecosystem in the field of autonomous driving, infotainment & connectivity as well as vehicle control systems to complement our company's R&D activities with the best possible solutions on the market.
The respective scope of responsibility is as follows:
* Creating and owning the supply portfolio strategy in in the field of autonomous driving, automotive infotainment/connectivity and vehicle control systems
* Scouting, selection and implementation of suitable supplier partners based on market analyses and competition benchmarks
* Establishing sustainable and performant supplier relationships fostering reliability and innovation of our product's electronics and software architecture
* Managing all procurement related activities in the product development cycle with focus of supplier's contribution to relevant project milestones
* Assessing (commercial, technical & quality) new supplier partners in collaboration with the R&D and Quality teams
* Conducting supplier visits and audits to ensure continuous performance by our partners
* Evaluating supplier offers regarding price, quality, delivery time and risk
* Ensuring timely availability of materials and supplier deliverables throughout all project phases
* Communication of market trends and purchasing strategies towards various internal stakeholders
* Identifying and implementing cost optimization potentials (Value Engineering)
* Coordinating supplier specific escalations with affected internal stakeholders
Your profile
We are looking specifically for the following profile:
* Completed (Master-) studies in one of the fields of Business Administration, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or comparable
* Several years of professional experience in strategic and/or project purchasing functions preferably in the automotive and/or high tech electronics industry
* Comprehensive technical understanding of complex electronic systems featuring embedded software functions and the respective development processes
* Significant negotiation experience in complex and mile-stone-driven procurement settings in international contexts
* Strong intercultural skills and availability for international and national business trips
* Fluency in English language, further language skills are a plus
About Us
HOLON is one of the first vehicle manufacturers for autonomous movers with the standards and scaling potential that we know from the automotive industry. With our platform technology, vehicle expertise and strong partner network, our goal is to redefine passenger transport. To this end, HOLON works with technology companies, local public transport companies and mobility-as-a-service providers. HOLON is a subsidiary of the BENTELER Group.
The HOLON urban is a fully electric and autonomous vehicle for use on public roads. It is one of the world's first movers to meet automotive standards – leading the way in safety, ride comfort and production quality. The vehicle operates at a top speed of 60 kilometers / 37 miles per hour and can accommodate up to 15 passengers.
The HOLON urban is barrier-free and offers an automated ramp, a secured wheelchair space and auditory and visual support for passengers. In addition to conventional scheduled services, the mover is to be used as an on-demand means of transport in order to meet the mobility needs of users.