• Strategic sourcing and procurement of machinery, equipment and services
• Conducting procurement negotiations
• Establishing new and maintaining existing supplier relationships
• Analyzing price developments and market trends
• Participating in cross-functional projects

Requirements

Completed technical or business-related qualification
Ideally: university degree or further training in the relevant field
Experience in procurement, preferably in the technical sector
Knowledge of legal frameworks (HGB, BGB and VOB)
Strong negotiation skills and analytical thinking
Proficiency with ERP systems and MS Office
Excellent communication skills and assertiveness

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Hard Skills

procurement
negotiation
analytical thinking
sourcing
market analysis
supplier relationship management
technical qualification
business qualification
legal frameworks knowledge
experience in technical sector

Soft Skills

strong negotiation skills
analytical thinking
excellent communication skills
assertiveness

Certifications & Qualifications

university degree
further training in relevant field

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