Sr. Specialist, Direct Purchasing

• What awaits you?

  • Responsible for sourcing, supplier management and purchasing activities across Asia for BMW Motorrad production and future motorcycle projects.
  • Identify, develop and manage suppliers to achieve best-in-class quality, cost and delivery performance.
  • Lead sourcing processes, supplier selection, RFQ activities, commercial negotiations and contract awards.
  • Drive localization, industrialization and supplier development initiatives throughout the region.
  • Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships and represent BMW Motorrad towards suppliers and management stakeholders.
  • Cooperate closely with Engineering, Quality, Logistics, Production, Finance and global BMW Group Purchasing functions.
  • Monitor supply markets, identify sourcing opportunities and mitigate supply chain risks.
  • Support new product launches and ensure sustainable supplier readiness.
  • Contribute to cost optimization, competitiveness and long-term supply chain resilience.
  • Manage cross-functional and international projects in a dynamic and intercultural business environment.
  • Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with BMW Group objectives and future business requirements.
  • Drive supplier innovation and support the introduction of new technologies, materials and manufacturing processes.

  What should you bring along?

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or international business background ,Supply Chain Management, or a related field
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in the automotive industry, preferably within international purchasing or supplier management.
  • Experience in Material planning and shortage management.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
  • Excellent negotiation and communication skills to liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
  • Basic understand of SAQ 5.0 or relevant, ISO/IATF 16949 or VDA 6.3.
  • Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
  • Good communication in English

Remark  1.Local contract 2. Job grade FLVI