
Strategic Buyer
HÖRMANN Kommunikation & Netze GmbH
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Kirchseeon • Germany
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About the role
- Supplier management: Build and maintain strong, sustainable business relationships with suppliers; negotiate prices and terms to optimize procurement.
- Project and process coordination: Contribute to the further development of procurement processes, incorporating modern technologies and AI-based platforms.
- Manage procurement projects from conception to successful implementation, contributing to increased efficiency and effectiveness of our purchasing processes.
- Cost optimization: Develop measures for the sustainable reduction of procurement costs through effective strategies.
- Market and trend analysis: Monitor the market landscape and identify opportunities to optimize procurement strategy.
- Risk management: Identify and mitigate risks within our supply chains to ensure a secure and continuous flow of goods.
- Quality assurance: Ensure compliance with high quality standards through continuous inspection and monitoring.
- Reporting and KPI systems: Create and maintain reporting systems and KPI dashboards to monitor and control procurement processes.
- Teamwork: Work closely with internal departments to seamlessly integrate purchasing activities into the overall company strategy.
Requirements
- Completed commercial or technical vocational training or a degree in procurement, business administration, logistics, or a comparable qualification
- At least 1–3 years of procurement experience, preferably with a specialization in the construction industry
- Existing strategic procurement skills or willingness to develop into a strategic procurement role
- Professional demeanor in negotiations, discretion, and loyalty
- Independent, solution-oriented working style with a strong commitment to performance
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Proficient in MS Office applications and the Business Central ERP system
Benefits
- Secure workplace: Permanent employment contract in a future-proof industry with exciting projects
- Flat hierarchies: Short decision-making paths and an open, collegial working environment
- Attractive pension plan: Above-average employer contributions to occupational pension schemes
- Modern equipment: High-quality company vehicles and up-to-date IT equipment
- Mobility: Discounted bicycle leasing (up to 2 bikes)
- Discounts: Exclusive employee discounts, e.g., for cars, holidays, sports and leisure activities
- Individual support: Extensive onboarding and mentoring program for career changers, plus opportunities for professional and personal development
- Team events: Regular employee events to strengthen team spirit
- Fair compensation: We offer attractive, performance-based pay
- EGYM Wellpass: Nationwide sports and wellness benefits in Germany supported by employer subsidies
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
procurementcost optimizationmarket analysisrisk managementquality assurancereporting systemsKPI dashboardsstrategic procurementproject managementprocess coordination
Soft Skills
negotiationdiscretionloyaltysolution-orientedperformance commitmentcommunicationteamworkrelationship buildingsustainability focusindependence