Project Buyer at LEONI

Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Purchasing Standards, Global Sourcing, BOM Analysis, Cost Competitiveness, Global Inquiries, Change Management, Make-or-Buy Decisions, Total Cost of Ownership, Negotiation, Cost Reduction, Supplier Agreements, Supplier Qualification, Sourcing Events, Strategic Purchasing Interface, Compliance, Project Management

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Company Description LEONI is a global provider of products, solutions, and services for energy and data management in the automotive industry. With around 87,000 employees in 21 countries and EUR 5 billion in sales in 2024, we are a leading supplier of complex wiring systems and customer‑specific cable harnesses. We believe that meaningful connections drive innovation and success. At LEONI, you will join a diverse, international, and collaborative team shaping the future of mobility, from autonomous driving to alternative drives and smart charging solutions. Since mid‑2025, we have been part of the Luxshare Group, one of the world’s leading solution providers for consumer electronics, communications and data centers, automotive, and medical industries, based in China. Join us and help shape the future of connectivity together. Job Description Project Lifecycle Purchasing Manages purchasing tasks from customer RFQ through Start of Production (SOP) to End of Life (EOL) in line with purchasing standards and strategies, internal and external requirements Manages Purchasing activities in pre-development projects, including global sourcing of new components, new product families, new technologies, new suppliers in close collaboration with CTO Development Analyzes and edits Bills of Material (BOMs) to ensure material cost competitiveness and alignment with project targets Conducts global inquiries for all relevant parts (new, serial, development) across the full product lifecycle, including change management process (e.g. PCR) Contributes to make-or-buy decisions by evaluating material costs and integrating Purchasing strategies in close alignment with Category Management Negotiates costs and conditions with suppliers for assigned projects, considering Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), in close alignment with Category Management Develops Purchasing Concept for Customer Projects, including Business Plan deliverables, risks, opportunities and premises Manages material cost targets throughout the project lifecycle and reports performance. Identify and steers implementation of cost reduction opportunities using all available levers (e.g., negotiation, resourcing, VAVE, localization, etc.). Drafts and manages project specific supplier agreements (e.g. Project Lifetime Agreements, Tooling Agreements), ensuring legal and commercial robustness. Contributes to the supplier qualification and release process, particularly for onboarding new suppliers aligned with project requirements in close collaboration with Supplier Quality Management and Category Management Initiates, prepares and leads supplier sourcing events for new business awards in close collaboration with Category Management Ensures timely availability of critical data, including Business Plan input, commercial aspects. System prices, prototype cost and lead-time to enable seamless ordering by the plants Monitors and escalates milestone and capacity adherence for tooled components in collaboration with Advanced Supplier Quality Management (APQP) Supports special projects, initiatives and tasks assigned by senior leadership Strategic Integration & Collaboration Acts as the Strategic Purchasing interface across departments including sales, development, quality, controlling, production, etc. Represents Strategic Purchasing in project kick-offs, gate / milestone reviews, risk assessments and business plan meetings. Integrates global purchasing aspects into project teams and ensure bidirectional information flow, e.g. about market trends, new technologies, etc. Compliance & Standards Ensures adherence to internal standards, legal requirements, and environmental/safety regulations. Qualifications Functional/Professional University Degree in Technical field 2-3 years of experience in Purchasing within the Automotive industry BOM analysis, ABC analysis, cost-benefit analysis Purchasing agreements and service level agreements Project coordination, tracking, and reporting Performance measurement and gap analysis Supplier Relationship Management Strategic Sourcing Methodological Benchmarking Performance Measurement Negotiation skills Presentation skills Contract Management Project management, presentation, and reporting Big data analytics and data visualization IT Tools Purchasing applications and reporting tools Spreadsheet, word processing, desktop publishing Internet and email proficiency Languages English: C1 Additional Information People of all genders are always meant equally; for linguistic simplification and better readability, only the masculine form is used in the text. LEONI processes your application data in an IT-system that is consistent across the company and uses Foreign Service providers. By sending your application, you agree to this procedure. LEONI ensures the compliance with data protection. LEONI Wiring Systems Tunisia SARL Working Model: Hybrid Contact: Oumayma Jedidi; +216 31302018

Responsibilities

The Project Buyer manages purchasing tasks across the entire product lifecycle, from RFQ through SOP to EOL, including global sourcing of new components and technologies in pre-development projects. They are responsible for negotiating costs, developing purchasing concepts, managing material cost targets, and drafting project-specific supplier agreements.