• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
• Previous experience in a purchasing or procurement role, ideally within the automotive or manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of purchasing processes, negotiation techniques, commercial principles, and cost breakdown analysis.
• Proven experience working closely with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to add value, identify cost-reduction opportunities, and contribute to continuous business improvement.
• Understanding of automotive processes and components is considered an advantage.
• Advanced computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Fluent English required; German language skills are a plus.

• Purchase goods, materials, components, and services in line with defined cost, quality, and delivery targets.
• Support internal customers and collaborate with relevant departments, proactively communicating any supply issues that may affect operations.
• Act as the interface between suppliers and internal teams for purchasing processes, new projects, and ongoing activities.
• Negotiate contracts, improve pricing and business terms, and identify opportunities for cost savings using procurement best practices and negotiation strategies.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders and manage order schedules to ensure smooth supply flow.
• Build, maintain, and develop strong supplier relationships, ensuring clear and effective communication.
• Work with key procurement systems as a Key User: SAP, Jaggaer, and CIP.

About Marquardt

Marquardt, a family-run company founded in 1925 and based in Rietheim-Weilheim, Germany, is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of electromechanical and electronic switches and switching systems.

The products of the mechatronics expert are used by many well-known customers in the automotive industry and include operating components, vehicle access, driver authorization systems and battery management systems. The company’s systems are also used in household appliances, industrial applications and power tools.

Marquardt Group employs around 9,700 members of staff worldwide at 21 locations in four continents.

Career at Marquardt

Marquardt is continuously developing, both locally and internationally.

We offer endless opportunities for professional development, while promoting solid principles and the passion for the automotive industry.

Our activity and working environment are characterized by dynamism, team work and innovation.

We are looking for creative minds that will shape the future with us.