Strategic Purchasing Specialist

About the role

DENSO, a Japanese automotive parts manufacturer employing nearly 4,000 people, is looking for a strategic purchaser to join its procurement team in Székesfehérvár. The role covers series parts procurement, supplier selection and long-term supplier partnerships.

Key responsibilities

• Run the procurement processes for series parts
• Search for and select suppliers based on defined criteria
• Request and evaluate price offers and recommend suppliers
• Handle procurement tasks for new projects
• Maintain contact with suppliers, evaluate them and build long-term partnerships
• Ensure transparency of procurement decisions
• Monitor the competitive market, prepare analyses and management reports
• Cooperate with international partners within the DENSO group and with other departments

Required profile

• University degree
• Fluent spoken and written Hungarian and English
• Good communication skills and confidence
• Advantages: engineering degree, 2-3 years of experience in purchasing or logistics, B-category driving licence, automotive industry experience

Required skills

• MS Office at user level

What we offer

• Benefits beyond base salary: absence pay, seniority bonus, half-year bonus and cafeteria
• Employee discounts with more than 30 partners
• Free company bus service from nearly 200 towns, with car commuting supported
• Flexible working hours and home office option
• Free health checks such as lung screening, blood tests and eye exams
• Canteen with fresh food, including authentic Japanese dishes