CATEGORY BUYER

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute global category strategies for assigned mechanical categories in partnership with the Global Category Director and the lead buyers.
• Managing new program sourcing
• Work closely with our Business Unit Interface to identify and execute cost saving opportunities for new customer RFQ
• Negotiate annual pricing based on regional indices, market factors, and global benchmark data
• Support regional benchmarking activities for assigned commodities to determine best in class suppliers
• Collaborate with engineering to confirm technical approval of supplier offers and required validation plans for alternative material approvals
• Support and execute cost reduction ideas

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• At least BSc degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related discipline
• 5+ years of relevant purchasing experience in the Automotive industry
• Experience in purchasing plastic parts,
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Automotive Supply Chain and life cycle
• Strong negotiation skills and business acumen
• Ability to transfer technical matters into economic considerations
• Knowledge in cost calculation
• Strong communication skills and assertiveness
• High stress resilience
• Business fluent English communication skills (written and verbal)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with rubber we consider is a plus

NICE TO KNOW

• We specifically pay attention and support your development,
• You can work with the latest technologies as part of our international team,
• Annual bonus, cafeteria, housing/travel allowance,
• Health screenings, sports support, discounted canteen,
• Exciting corporate events

Gentherm Hungary Kft.

2084 Pilisszentiván, Hungary, Bányatelep 14.

Career site: https://gentherm.com/en/careers-hungary/

Facebook: facebook.com/genthermhungary

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/gentherm-hungary

Job Req ID: 10108

Company: Gentherm Hungary Kft

Country/Region: HU

Published: Oct 21, 2026

Job Segment: Supply Chain, Purchasing, Social Media, Supply, Operations, Finance, Marketing, Automotive

Your Career. Your Impact. Your Future.

At Gentherm, we believe the next big breakthrough begins with you. As a global leader in thermal management and pneumatic comfort technologies, we develop advanced systems that deliver meaningful solutions to enhance health, wellness, comfort, and efficiency in everyday life. Our products and innovations are created for you, by you.

Be part of our team where a human-centric mindset drives everything we do—from the technologies we build to the careers we support. With decades of expertise, we have pioneered advanced solutions that have become a standard expectation for consumers around the world.

The same thoughtful approach we take in developing our technologies guides how we support your career: purposeful, impactful, and tailored to you. Because when you thrive, innovation thrives.