**Job Title: Direct Material Buyer** **Location:** Felsőzsolca, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén **Flexible working** **GKN Automotive is the global leader in drive systems** . **GKN Automotive in Hungary:** It is a truly exciting time to join us here at GKN Automotive in Hungary. We built a brand new manufacturing facility on the outskirts of Miskolc in 2023, which includes assembly and office accommodation. Our Miskolc facility is a key regional facility for the driveline technologies that GKN Automotive supply to our global customer base. We employ hundreds of colleagues from the local community and will continue to develop the site over time. This is an excellent opportunity to work at the forefront of technology and innovation across the fast-paced Automotive market in a new and important strategic location. We offer a market competitive compensation and benefits package including: a competitive salary, bonus scheme, transportation allowances, cafeteria benefit and ongoing support for career progression and development. _“Being part of procurement at a leading multinational company, especially in a greenfield project, offers unmatched opportunities for growth, innovation, and career advancement in a dynamic and expanding market.”_ **David, hiring manager** **What will you do in this role?** Ensure the onboarding of suppliers + Setting up the system for ordering process, creating schedule orders/open orders + Price follow-up, make sure the prices is up to date + Build - up supplier strategy in locally managed commodities + Monitor supplier’s performance (capacity – cost – delivery – quality) and take part in suppliers development programs + Maintain and lead material savings projects and support technical changes **What are we looking for?** + Relevant qualifications and experience in a procurement role in a manufacturing environment + Confidence in negotiation and build supplier relationsip + Independence and pro-activeness + Results orientation, analytical thinking, problem solving capability + Proficient in English **What we offer?** + Market leading company with lots of potential + Opportunity to take part in brand new company projects + Attractive salary and benefits at a stable and financially healthy company + An organization where you can commit to the long-term + Wide scale of responsibilities + Career advancement opportunity If you need any adjustments made to support your application, for example, if you require information in different formats, or if you have any accessibility issues, then we have a process in place to support you – please feel free to get in touch with us at **accommodations@gknautomotive.com** **\#LI-HYBRID** GKN Driveline provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, pregnancy, or disability.