GBE CV Buyer

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 a GBE CV Buyer!

GBE CV Buyer is responsible for leading sourcing and supplier management activities for assigned commodities and projects, ensuring cost competitiveness, supplier performance, quality, and delivery targets. In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams, drive supplier selection and development initiatives, support new product introductions, and contribute to the successful execution of purchasing strategies within a dynamic global environment.

What You'll Do:

• Lead supplier selection activities for New Product Introduction (NPI), Value Engineering (VE), and resourcing projects, ensuring alignment with commodity strategies and business objectives.

• Act as Project Buyer for assigned projects, owning procurement deliverables including cost, supplier milestones, APQP progress, PPAP readiness, sourcing timelines, and launch execution.

• Drive supplier-related activities throughout the product development lifecycle, ensuring successful component sourcing, supplier readiness, and compliance with technical and quality requirements.

• Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities through value engineering, resourcing initiatives, and logistics optimization projects in collaboration with Commodity Management teams.

• Manage supplier relationships during mass production, acting as the primary sourcing interface for operational issues related to capacity, logistics, delivery performance, and quality.

• Support supplier performance management by monitoring key performance indicators, driving corrective action plans, and providing feedback to commodity teams.

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Program Management to ensure project success and continuous business improvement.

• Support procurement initiatives related to sustainability, trade compliance, and risk mitigation while contributing to the competitiveness of the business through strategic sourcing activities.

What We Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Procurement, Purchasing, Sourcing, or Supply Chain, preferably within the automotive industry.

• Experience managing suppliers and sourcing activities in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

• Strong project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

• Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.

• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and international teams.

• Agile mindset, resilience, and the ability to adapt to changing business needs.

• Professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

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 (professionals ready to listen and speak with you on all subjects)
• Flexible working hours
• 26 vacation days per year for all our employees
• Hybrid work environment: 2 days Work from Home per week