Project & Operations Purchaser (m/f/d)

Job description

We are seeking a Project & Operations Purchaser (m/f/d) for our client in Hanover as part of a temporary staffing assignment.

Do you have experience in procurement, enjoy working with suppliers, and are proficient in using SAP and ARIBA? If so, a diverse and challenging role awaits you in an international manufacturing and industrial environment.

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

• Management and execution of purchasing activities throughout the entire procurement process
• Creating and managing purchase orders (POs) in SAP and/or ARIBA
• Tracking order confirmations, delivery dates, and shipments
• Coordination and Management of Incoming Goods
• Resolving Delivery Discrepancies and Issues with Suppliers
• Establishing and Maintaining Supplier Relationships
• Evaluation of Supplier Performance and Monitoring of Contractual Agreements
• Negotiating prices, delivery terms, and conditions
• Close collaboration with the Procurement, Finance, Production, Logistics, Engineering, and Quality departments
• Tracking Open Orders and Pending Deliveries
• Creating Purchasing Reports and Dashboards
• Timely follow-up with suppliers and initiation of escalation procedures as needed
• Maintaining complete and accurate purchasing documentation

requirements

• Business apprenticeship followed by specialized continuing education
• Several years of professional experience in purchasing or procurement
• Experience with S&OP processes
• Work experience at a manufacturing or industrial company
• Proficiency in SAP, ideally in the MM module
• Experience working with ARIBA
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Very good written and spoken German and English skills
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• A structured and detail-oriented approach to work
• Ability to prioritize tasks and reliably coordinate various interfaces