PROCUREMENT LEAD Electrics & Electronics (m/w/d)
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LocationBöblingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Experience8–10 yrs
DepartmentProcurement
Company size15+ people
PostedJun 15, 2026 · 4mo ago
Verified live4h ago
May no longer be actively hiring
Posted by the company on Jun 15, 202643% of this company's open roles have been listed for 90+ days
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
8-10 years experience at Tier 1/2 automotive supplier or OEM
Direct knowledge of automotive procurement from concept through industrialization to operation, with focus on Electrics & Electronics
Significant automotive supply chain / procurement know-how over long career
Excellent project management skills with track record of delivery
Experience building and maintaining senior supplier relationships
Demonstrable strategic procurement experience and or NPI
Ability to prioritize tasks and have effective time management and analytical skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Good capability with Microsoft Office software
English language is mandatory
Experience with SAP is desirable
German language would be beneficial
Significant travel involved in the role
Skills
SAP
Microsoft Office
Benefits
Company pension plan
Corporate benefits
Flexible hours
30 days vacation
Remote work
About the company
**INEOS Automotive - Built For More
Story so far**Since we started our journey to build a no nonsense 4X4, we’ve come a long way. We’ve established INEOS Automotive as a serious contender in 4X4 development and manufacturing. We’ve partnered with some of the biggest names in the automotive industry. We’ve made our way from vision to prototype. We’ve secured a world-class production facility and delivery team. We’ve delivered Grenadiers to customers all around the world. We’re building our double cab pick up, the Quartermaster.
People and CultureEasy never changed anything. Not in manufacturing, science, engineering or energy - and certainly not elite sport. At INEOS we tackle every challenge head-on, and we help extraordinary athletes achieve extraordinary things. When it comes to making positive change, we know nothing gets done without grit, rigor and humor. Our Automotive team consist of around 1500 employees, 10 locations and 44 nationalities, we’re an international team working together to challenge the ordinary.
If this sounds like you, let’s talk.
Your role:
To own a Procurement Category in Electrics & Electronics end-to-end, including leadership and development of the procurement strategy, using your experience to finally ensure the right parts are in the right place at the right time, allowing purchasing to achieve the best possible commercial terms and conditions in line with the business group strategy, and to own the supplier relationship for the suppliers related to those categories.
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
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Coordinate all procurement activities related to the selected category Electrics & Electronics .
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Identify and source the components and systems with the best technical and commercial fit to the vehicle and operations requirements.
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Prepare, co-ordinate and execute sourcing decisions for selected commodities and full category - all sourcing decisions are cross functional aligned between engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain and procurement.
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Negotiate with suppliers to secure best balanced commercial terms considering technical feasibility, volume demands, quality and manufacturing requirements.
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Fulfil all relevant project targets regarding material and tooling cost as well as timeline.
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Constant observation of the global supply market regarding changes that affects our business.
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Develop and align in a cross-functional manner category strategies considering global supply market developments as well as internal requirements.
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Identify, evaluate and countermeasure risks associated with the supply chain of the selected category.
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Manage and co-ordinate raw material fluctuations with the suppliers and commodities across the whole category.
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Establish and secure reliable supply chains during serial production.
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Support the Procurement Manager in developing and delivering the transition strategy for procurement from project to operation.
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Help drive and deliver all procurement activities of the project phase e.g. through close cooperation with the cost engineers.
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Work closely with the Engineering, Commercial and Industrialisation to agree future demand plans, materials and equipment.
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Network with the wider INEOS organisation to maximise group leverage possibilities.
Requirements
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Ideally 8-10 years’ experience gained at either a Tier 1/2 automotive supplier or automotive OEM.
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Previous direct knowledge of automotive procurement from concept-through-industrialisation-to-operation, with focus on Electrics & Electronics.
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Significant automotive supply chain / procurement know-how gained over a long career in automobile manufacturing.
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Excellent project management skills, with a track record of delivery.
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Able to demonstrate experiences in building and maintaining senior supplier relationships.
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Demonstrable strategic procurement experience and or NPI (New Product Introduction).
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Ability to prioritise tasks and have effective time management and analytical skills.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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There will be significant travel involved in the role.
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Good capability with Microsoft Office software.
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Experience with SAP is desirable, training will be available.
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English language is mandatory.
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German language would be beneficial.
Benefits
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Responsible tasks
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Attractive compensation
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30 days of vacation per year
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Flexible working hours
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Company pension plan
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Corporate benefits
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Excellent transportation links by car or train, plus a company subsidy for public transportation passes
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Opportunities for remote work
Hiring process
If the role sounds of interest and you want to learn more, please apply.
Contact::
Benedikt Schmidt, Head of Direct Procurement
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If your application is successful one of our team members will be in touch to arrange an initial conversation!