Project Buyer

Valeo is hiring a Project Buyer. Level rates it ; you can apply on Valeo.

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On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
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Valeo is a tech global company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility. We are an automotive supplier partner to automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. Our vision? Invent a greener and more secured mobility, thanks to solutions focusing on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest global innovative companies.

Job Description

TASKS:

Lead and support all purchasing activities throughout the entire project lifecycle, from initial planning and supplier selection to final project closure, ensuring all milestones are successfully met
Develop and implement comprehensive sourcing strategies in alignment with project and commodity goals to achieve optimal quality, cost, and delivery conditions
Manage the end-to-end supplier relationship, including bid-list selection, risk assessment (financial, technical, capacity), and coordinating supplier design and development activities to ensure full compliance with requirements
Execute the complete RFQ process, utilizing negotiation and auction tactics to secure the best possible terms and make final sourcing decisions that meet project targets
Drive and forecast project purchasing performance, lead productivity initiatives to achieve cost-saving targets, and ensure a smooth and documented transition from the project phase to serial production

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in related field.
3-5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, project purchasing, or commodity buying, preferably within the automotive or a similar manufacturing industry.
Fluency in English (both written and spoken)
Strong analytical, sourcing & negotiation skills

WHAT WE OFFER:

Private health insurance (Medicare), Employee Assistance Program, fixed 13th monthly salary, performance bonus, cafeteria and a youthful team coordinated by an innovative manager
Clean, modern site with quality work equipment
Opportunity for advancement and career

Job:

Project Buyer

Organization:

Site Purchasing

Schedule:

Full time

Employee Status:

Regular

Job Type:

Permanent contract

Job Posting Date:

2026-06-15

Join Us !
Being part of our team, you will join:
- one of the largest global innovative companies, with more than 20,000 engineers working in Research & Development
- a multi-cultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration
- more than 100,000 colleagues in 31 countries... which make a lot of opportunity for career growth
- a business highly committed to limiting the environmental impact if its activities and ranked by Corporate Knights as the number one company in the automotive sector in terms of sustainable development

More information on Valeo: https://www.valeo.com

How we rate this

Project Buyer at Valeo rates 38 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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