Engineering Services Buyer

We're seeking a strategic, results-driven Category Manager/Implementation Buyer to lead sourcing and category strategy for Vehicle Engineering Services. As an Engineering Services Buyer, you'll be responsible for shaping the future of Engineering Services procurement by driving cost competitiveness, advancing sourcing strategies, and enabling Product Development through high-performing supplier partnerships.

The ideal candidate brings a strong combination of commercial acumen, engineering alignment, and forward-thinking strategy, transitioning traditional purchasing models into outcome-based, value-driven engagements that deliver measurable cost savings and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Lead development and execution of forward-looking category strategies aligned with Product Development priorities, with a strong focus on cost optimization and value delivery.
• Drive transformation from time & material engagements to deliverable-based, performance-driven sourcing models to improve cost predictability and accountability.
• Identify and implement innovative sourcing levers including global benchmarking, should-cost modeling, demand management, and supplier consolidation.

• Deliver year-over-year cost savings through strategic negotiations, commercial restructuring, and continuous market testing.
• Analyze spend, supplier cost structures, and industry benchmarks to uncover cost reduction opportunities and improve total cost of ownership.
• Partner with Finance and other key stakeholders to align budgets, forecasts, and sourcing strategies with enterprise cost targets.

• Build and manage a high-performing, competitive supply base across specialized engineering service providers.
• Lead supplier negotiations for complex, high-value contracts, ensuring optimal pricing, terms, and service levels.
• Drive supplier performance through KPIs, SLAs, and continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, quality, and innovation.

• Act as a key interface between Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, Legal, and external partners to ensure alignment on sourcing strategy and execution.
• Influence stakeholders to adopt best-in-class sourcing practices and challenge legacy ways of working.
• Lead or support strategic initiatives, workshops, and supplier engagements (e.g., tech days, benchmarking reviews) to drive innovation and capability building.

• Ensure timely execution of sourcing events, contract renewals, and compliance with corporate purchasing policies.
• Implement robust contracting frameworks (MSAs, SOWs, SLAs) that incentivize performance and mitigate risk.
• Continuously improve procurement processes, tools, and systems to enhance efficiency, transparency, and data-driven decision-making.