Strategic Buyer (m/f/d)

Job description

We are looking for you to join our client as a Strategic Buyer (m/f/d)

Benefits

• Long-term employment opportunity in a company in the region
• A wide range of discounts and exclusive employee offers through Corporate Benefits
• Very good chances of subsequent recruitment and permanent employment
• Fair pay according to the GVP tariff, including vacation and Christmas bonuses
• Professional and personal support from an ACTIEF contact person
• Free preventive medical checkups and work clothes provided

Tasks

• Strategy: Development and implementation of global procurement strategies for defined product groups
• Market Development: Identification, analysis, and development of new international procurement markets and suppliers
• Supplier Management: Selection, evaluation, and development of suppliers—including on-site audits
• Negotiations: Independently conducting price and contract negotiations and concluding framework agreements
• Cost Management: Responsibility for monitoring material cost trends, conducting shopping cart analyses, and implementing cost-saving measures
• Make-or-Buy: Conducting strategic make-or-buy analyses to optimize the value chain
• Risk Management: Assessing and Minimizing Risks Within the Supply Chain
• Process Optimization: Further development and efficiency improvements in purchasing and procurement processes
• Interdepartmental Collaboration: Close collaboration with engineering, production, logistics, and other departments
• Controlling & Reporting: Analysis of key performance indicators, preparation of reports, and development of recommendations for the purchasing management team

requirements

• Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a comparable field
• Experience: Several years of professional experience in strategic procurement, ideally in a technical field
• Expertise: Experience in international supplier management and in developing new procurement markets
• Negotiation Skills: Extensive experience in price and contract negotiations
• Analytics: Strong analytical skills and experience in cost and market analysis
• System Knowledge: Proficiency in SAP (e.g., R/3) and MS Office
• Languages: Business-level proficiency in English
• Work Style: Independent, organized, and entrepreneurial
• Communication: Confident in dealing with internal and external stakeholders, including in an international setting
• Willingness to travel: Willingness to travel internationally for supplier evaluation and development