Lotus Cars builds world-class, high-performance and lightweight sports cars that are sold all around the world. 

Lotus Tech Innovation Centre in Germany is a world-class engineering facility in electric mobility and the cradle of next-generation legends. A team of 200 enthusiastic experts in one place. To bring the company to the level we want it to be, we are looking for a Procurement Specialist in the Procurement team to join us in our office based in Raunheim (close to Frankfurt).

What you'll do:

• Join our strategic procurement team to handle requirements from R&D and functional departments
• Search and develop suppliers locally and work with other team members and stakeholders to extend the supplier and costing database
• Work together with suppliers and R&D business units on innovation projects to support the development of the next generation of cars
• Act as procurement interface with stakeholders and first escalation point to handle supplier issues
• Develop local sourcing strategy and decide on strategic cost reduction projects for your baskets
• Take the lead on sourcing projects and price negotiations with key suppliers
• Work on end-to-end optimization projects with cross-functional teams
• Operate all procurement systems and ensure compliant order process
• Search and gather best practices and innovation across the industry
• Other procurement related tasks

What you'll bring:

• University degree with business or technical focus or comparable qualification
• 2+ years of purchasing experience; automobile industry experience is a plus
• Solid negotiation skills
• Affinity to technology and innovation and ability to grasp highly complex technical issues
• Ability to collect and analyse data efficiently
• Good German and English skills (written, oral); Chinese is a plus
• Project management and team-working skills
• Independent and self-organized personality
• Firm experience with MS Office, especially Excel (Pivot and formulas) and PowerPoint

 Our Company:

Group Lotus is a leading sports car manufacturer with a 75-year long history of iconic designs, ground-breaking engineering and legendary victories on the F1 track. Today we are transforming into a truly global performance car brand focused on the electrical future. In 2022 we launched the Eletre, the world’s first all-electric hyper-SUV, and in 2023 Emeya, our fully-electric Hyper-GT.  

As part of the Lotus team, you push boundaries. Those of the car industry and of your own. Every member of the Lotus family has some of the pioneering mindset of founder Colin Chapman in them. In Lotus Cars Europe we form a diverse and international team working from our European HQ based in Amsterdam.

We're not just a car company; we're a diverse mix of talent from all walks of life. At Lotus, we firmly believe that diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords but essential pillars of a thriving and successful organization. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments during the interview process. If you require any special assistance or adjustments, please let us know in advance so we can ensure a fair and accessible interview experience. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone can thrive.

Do you want to know what Sophisticated, Rebellious and Pioneering mean for Lotus Cars Europe? Come and take a look at our career site and join the incredible adventure: 

Enjoy the ride!