Commodity buyer

Location:King Abdullah Economic City, SA

Division: BENTELER Automotive

Functional Area: Procurement

Career Level: Professional

Contract Type: Permanent/Full-time

Weekly Working Hours: 40.00

Required Languages: English

Requisition ID: 45114

At BENTELER, we make it possible. From promoting individual talents to international career prospects, or from generous opportunities for designing your career to personal development opportunities—at BENTELER, we always have answers to your questions about the future, based entirely on your personal needs. Diverse options that makes sure you can be anything and everything. Or, as we like to put it: BENTELER makes it happen

About the Role

We are not just launching a new plant — we are shaping the future of automotive manufacturing in Saudi Arabia. As a greenfield investment by a leading German Tier 1 supplier, our new site in KAEC represents a bold step in global expansion and innovation.

As a Commodity Buyer, you will play a key role in building and managing our supplier base for critical metal components for electric passenger vehicles, including chassis elements, axles, reinforcements, and stamped parts. You will be responsible for developing sourcing strategies, ensuring cost competitiveness, and driving supplier performance. This is a unique opportunity to shape the purchasing function from the ground up and contribute directly to the success of a pioneering automotive project.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for assigned commodities (e.g., metals, chassis parts, stamped components).
• Identify, qualify, and negotiate with suppliers to ensure competitive pricing, quality, and delivery performance.
• Support the supplier selection process for new programs and product launches.
• Conduct cost analysis and benchmarking to drive cost reduction initiatives.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance, ensuring adherence to quality, delivery, and compliance standards.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, quality, logistics, and finance teams to align sourcing decisions with business goals.
• Monitor market trends, material prices, and global supply chain risks to anticipate and mitigate challenges.
• Support localization initiatives and contribute to building a robust supply chain in Saudi Arabia.
• Prepare and manage contracts, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.

Qualifications & Skills

Technical Expertise:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in purchasing/procurement, preferably in the automotive industry.
• Strong knowledge of commodity markets (e.g., metals, stamped parts) and cost drivers.
• Experience with supplier negotiations, contract management, and cost analysis.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (preferably SAP) and MS Office tools.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, international, and multicultural environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proactive mindset with focus on cost optimization and supplier development.
• Team-oriented with ability to collaborate cross-functionally.

Languages:

• Fluency in English AND Arabic is required.

What We Offer

• A rare opportunity to establish the purchasing function of a pioneering greenfield automotive plant.
• A dynamic, international work environment with strong career development potential.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunities for international exposure and collaboration with German HQ and global supplier networks.
• The chance to directly contribute to the future of electric mobility in Saudi Arabia.

Your contact

Zsolt Horváth

BENTELER Human Resources

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