The boge rubber & plastics group is a global leader in the field of rubber‑metal and plastics technology. We develop and manufacture products for vibration damping, chassis, and powertrain mounts, as well as lightweight plastic modules for the automotive industry. With our pioneering spirit and expertise in technology and materials, we have been a reliable partner to our customers since 1931. Our technologies are also used outside the automotive industry, for example, in agricultural engineering, the rail industry, and shipping. At our 11 locations worldwide in brazil, china, germany, france, mexico, slovakia, and the usa, around 3,600 dedicated employees. Summary work in the administration and control area, verifying quotes, analysing, negotiating and selecting suppliers; negotiating requests for price increases and changes in conditions; negotiating logistics models to minimise costs; supporting product development meetings; ensuring the accuracy of purchase orders and performing other duties related to the position. Essential duties and responsibilities verify quotes, analyse, negotiate, and select suppliers. Negotiate price increases and changes in conditions. Negotiate logistics models to reduce inventory and transport. Ensure accuracy in purchase orders and requests. Follow up on new product development. Organise visits to suppliers. Contact current and new suppliers. Ensure correct deliveries and renegotiate when necessary. Analyse the suitability and competitiveness of suppliers. Ensure price monitoring. Negotiate returns and replacements. Keep up to date with markets and publications. Exercise technical leadership of the team. Education and experience minimum: 5 years. Desirable: 7 years. Technical skills administrative purchasing processes. Seniority level mid‑senior level employment type full‑time job function purchasing and project management industries motor vehicle manufacturing j-18808-ljbffr