
Strategic Buyer – Construction and Infrastructure
BPOut GmbH
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Germany
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About the role
- We are looking for an experienced Strategic Buyer (m/f/d) for construction and infrastructure projects to start as soon as possible.
- In this central role, you will be primarily responsible for procurement and supplier management for large, long-term projects.
- Your focus will be on developing and implementing sustainable procurement strategies.
- Management: You will manage the supplier portfolio, develop supplier strategies and align them with critical requirements.
- Responsibility: You will be responsible for evaluating and classifying suppliers as well as leading price and contract negotiations.
- Process optimization: You will develop and revise procurement policies and ensure their compliance and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Degree in Business Administration, (Industrial) Engineering, Public Administration or a comparable field with a commercial or technical focus.
- Several years of experience in strategic procurement, ideally in the construction and infrastructure sector.
- Knowledge of project management, process optimization, negotiation techniques and EU procurement law, as well as experience using IT solutions in procurement.
- Very good German and English language skills, high commitment, empathy and team leadership capability.
- Willingness to travel of approximately 3 days per week.
Benefits
- Flexibility: Flexible working hours and location, no fixed core hours, with the option to work remotely.
- Support through internal academies and international secondments, as well as the option to receive funding for a master’s degree.
- Overtime regulation via a personal annual working time account, sabbatical options.
- Corporate sports programs and discounted gym memberships.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
strategic procurementsupplier managementprocurement strategiesprice negotiationcontract negotiationprocess optimizationEU procurement lawproject managementIT solutions in procurement
Soft Skills
empathyteam leadershiphigh commitment