Purchasing Engineer – MRO Materials

About the role

Minth Group, a global manufacturer of automotive exterior and structural components, is hiring a Purchasing Engineer in Serbia. The role covers purchasing materials needed for equipment maintenance, repairs and daily operations to support production. No prior purchasing experience is required, and Chinese-Serbian translators interested in moving into purchasing are welcome to apply.

Key responsibilities

• Purchase MRO materials, including spare parts, tooling, tools, maintenance consumables, PPE and lubricants.
• Identify, evaluate and manage suppliers.
• Control purchasing costs and drive cost reduction initiatives.
• Manage MRO inventory and critical spare parts to ensure timely availability.
• Work with maintenance, production and warehouse teams to support equipment maintenance and production.
• Follow purchasing procedures and compliance requirements, and help develop processes and related documentation.
• Manage annual purchasing contracts, including signing, monitoring execution and renewals.

Required profile

• A college or university degree in any discipline; a background in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, automation, supply chain or a related field is preferred.
• An interest in purchasing and a willingness to build a long-term career in the field.
• Ability to communicate in Chinese and Serbian in day-to-day work.
• Good learning ability, communication and coordination skills, and cost awareness.

Required skills

• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems is preferred.
• Willingness to learn cost analysis and commercial negotiation.

What we offer

• Learning and skill development through diverse projects.
• Possibility of travel to China for professional training and knowledge exchange.
• Work in a modern automotive manufacturing environment with advanced machinery and humanoid robots.
• Employee engagement activities, team-building events and company celebrations.
• An on-site canteen serving Chinese and Serbian food.