Operational Buyer, Part-time

MetPro Group

Operative Buyer managing procurement processes and supplier negotiations at MetPro Group. Role requires collaboration with various stakeholders in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 7/8/2026part-timeJesewitz • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operational purchasing, including supplier selection, price negotiation, and order processing, while ensuring material availability and quality assurance. Proficient in developing procurement strategies and optimizing processes in a collaborative team environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Operational PurchasingSupplier SelectionPrice NegotiationERP ExperienceStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Requirements AnalysisOrder ProcessingCost AnalysisProcess ImprovementsSupplier Development

Soft Skills

Strong Negotiation SkillsStructured Working StyleSolution-Oriented ApproachTeam Player

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeERP Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Degree in PurchasingDegree in Supply ChainDegree in Business Administration

Industry Keywords

Industrial EnvironmentManufacturing EnvironmentQuality AssuranceComplaint Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operational purchasing of goods and services, including requirements analysis, supplier selection and price inquiries
Obtaining and evaluating offers, and negotiating prices, terms and delivery times
Order processing and placement, as well as monitoring deadlines, quality and supplier delivery performance (SCEM)
Tracking and ensuring material availability and proactively resolving discrepancies
Complaint management and close collaboration with Quality Assurance, Production and Sales
Contributing to procurement strategy and optimization projects (e.g., supplier development, cost analysis, process improvements)

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completed commercial training or a degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Business Administration or a related field
Some professional experience in purchasing desirable — ideally in an industrial/manufacturing environment
Confident user of MS Office; ERP experience advantageous
Confident negotiator with strong communication skills in German and English
Structured, solution-oriented and independent working style
Team player who enjoys working collaboratively with on-site colleagues

Benefits

Comp & perks

Varied tasks and excellent opportunities to implement your own ideas
Participation in the company’s success
Flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home (60%)
Individual training opportunities and state-of-the-art equipment
Friendly team in an international environment
Permanent employment contract with competitive compensation
Employer contribution to the company pension scheme
Free employee parking