Together, we move the world—we’ve been doing it for over 100 years. At MAHLE, as a leading international development partner and systems supplier to the automotive industry, we pursue the objective of making mobility more efficient, more environmentally friendly, more convenient, and more economical. As part of our dual strategy, we are working both on the intelligent combustion engine for the use of hydrogen and other nonfossil fuels and on technologies for fuel cells and e‑mobility.
MAHLE generated sales of €11.7 billion in 2024. Employing just under 68,000 people at 135 production locations and 11 technology centers, the company is represented in 28 countries (as at: 12/31/2024). Join our MAHLE team! #StrongerTogether
MAHLE Powertrain is a global engineering consultancy part of the wider MAHLE Group, specialising in the design, development & integration of both advanced internal combustion engines & electric powertrain system. Leading the development of ICE, Electro‑mobility & future propulsion technologies.
Your Contribution
* As a Junior Project Buyer, you will support the Purchasing team in sourcing parts and services required for project delivery. Working closely with Project Managers and senior buyers, you will follow established processes while developing your commercial, technical, and supplier‑management skills.
* Your key responsibilities will include:
* Assisting in obtaining and comparing supplier quotations.
* Supporting project meetings by preparing and providing purchasing‑related information.
* Helping to assess suppliers for capability, capacity, and suitability against project requirements.
* Maintaining accurate purchasing records and documentation. Learning and applying MAHLE’s purchasing procedures and relevant standards.
Your Experience & Qualifications
* We are looking for someone eager to develop a career in purchasing and project supply management. Ideally, you will bring:
* Strong communication and basic negotiation skills. An interest in procurement, supply chain, or engineering environments.
* Good organisational skills and attention to detail. A willingness to learn technical concepts related to our markets and products.
* Experience using systems such as Windchill or other PDM/PLM tools is beneficial but not essential.
We will provide a collaborative environment working on exciting assignments, along with ongoing personal & career development opportunities.
We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!
After receiving your online application, the interview process will typically be a screening call followed by personal interview(s).
For more information about MAHLE and what a career with us looks like for you, and to learn more about our foundation‑owned technology group.
#DiversityMatters is diverse – and we see that as a great advantage! We welcome applications with diverse experiences, backgrounds, and identities.
Do you have any questions?
STEVE.FITZPATRICK@MAHLE.COM +44 1604 734915
Facts about the job
Entry level: Experienced hires
Part‑/Full-time: Full Time
Functional area: Purchasing
Department: BU1 Powertrain and Charging
Location: Northampton, GB
Closing date for applications: Don’t waste any time, apply while the position is online.
Your future at MAHLE
As a team player and someone who thinks ahead, you can deploy all your skills with us. In cooperation with colleagues from different countries and areas, you contribute in designing the mobility of the future. When selecting MAHLE, you choose trend‑setting technologies and strategies. Are you interested in working with us and developing efficient and environmentally‑friendly solutions, optimising existing products, and turning innovative ideas into reality? Then MAHLE is the right address for you.
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