EPWT GBE Procurement Buyer

With a legacy of over 70 years, Garrett Motion is a cutting-edge technology leader enabling emission reduction and energy efficiency. We design, manufacture and sell highly engineered turbocharging, air and fluid compression, and high-speed electric motor technologies for customers in the mobility and industrial fields.

We develop advanced turbochargers and electric boosting technologies for hybrids and electrified powertrains. Garrett continues to advance turbo applications while leveraging its unique technology portfolio, including fuel cell compressors for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, electric propulsion and thermal management systems for automotive and industrial applications. Our products enable improved fuel economy and energy efficiency, enhanced thermal management, reduced weight and size, and lower greenhouse gas and other emissions.

We serve original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and independent aftermarket distributors worldwide across the mobility and industrial fields. Our solutions support light and commercial vehicles (on- and off-highway), as well as marine and industrial applications, including heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and power generation.

Join our team as an EPWT GBE Procurement Buyer!

Play a key role in supporting Garrett's Electrified Powertrain (EPWT) business by driving sourcing activities, improving supplier performance, delivering cost competitiveness, and ensuring successful execution of new product launches and mass production operations across a global supplier network.

What You'll Do:

• Improve GBE competitiveness through cost reduction initiatives in collaboration with Commodity teams.
• Support and contribute to Commodity Panel strategies within the assigned GBE/Region.
• Execute productivity and savings objectives.
• Ensure supplier performance reviews and follow-up on action plan implementation.
• Lead and execute supplier selection processes for New Product Introduction (NPI) and Value Engineering (VE)/Resourcing projects in alignment with the panel strategy.
• Own project deliverables for sourced components, including cost, milestones, prototypes, ODT, PPAP, SOP, and compliance with design requirements.
• Support TEFS activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify and propose resourcing opportunities to Commodity teams.
• Contribute to Value Engineering initiatives and cost optimization opportunities for GBE projects.
• Manage post-SOP engineering changes and secure first-year savings after supplier awards.
• Act as the primary sourcing interface for logistics, capacity, and quality escalations within the GBE.
• Collect, monitor, and validate supplier capacity data.
• Support OES and IAM activities when parts remain in OEM production.
• Validate and negotiate charge-back amounts with suppliers.
• Implement mitigation action plans and execute gap closure activities.
• Support trade compliance, sustainability, and supplier-related information collection.
• Act as Key Supplier Contact (KSC) when delegated by Commodity Management.

What We Need:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Engineering, Economics, or Business Administration.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Procurement within the automotive industry.
• Strong project management skills.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel.
• Fluent in English.
• Experience with electric eAxle systems is a plus.
• Knowledge of Electric Drive Units (EDUs) and e-Powertrain technologies is a plus.
• Background in electromechanical products and systems is a plus.
• Experience working within international and cross-functional teams is a plus.

BENEFITS

Meal tickets

13th salary

Private medical insurance

A fixed monthly amount received on the Benefits platform with which you can choose from services such as:

Extended health insurance for employees and dependents

Dental care

Online and offsite shopping discounts

Private pension

Vacation vouchers

Transportation: Metrorex/STB monthly subscriptions or Fuel card

Access to various events (paintball, escape room, laser tag, rafting, wakeboarding, movie, theater etc.)

LEARN & DEVELOP

Extensive online and on-site training programs

Support for Green Belt Six Sigma Certification

Peer2Peer Training program: learn and teach one another, offer advice, and engage

Career growth & promotion opportunities

International work environment

RELAX & WELL-BEING

Sports and Social Club: trainer in the Office program and weekly online Nutrition Sessions for all Garrett employees

Friendly working environment, alongside talented and dedicated people

Networking area

Bookster

Great coffee, tea and spices

Weekly Fruit Day

Employee assistance program for all our employees

Flexible working hours

26 vacation days per year for all our employees

Hybrid work environment: 2 days Work from Home per week

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