Buyer, Purchaser

Minor Hotels Europe and Americas

Buyer supporting procurement processes at Heraeus Covantics, ensuring efficient purchase order and contract management. Engaging in local and global sourcing with a focus on optimization and quality assurance.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeBitterfeld-Wolfen • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in procurement processes, including purchase order management, supplier data maintenance, and compliance monitoring. Proficient in data analysis and reporting to drive decision-making and process optimization.

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Procurement Process ManagementSAP ProficiencyData Analysis and ReportingContract ManagementBilingual in German and English

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Hard Skills

Purchase Order CreationSupplier Data MaintenanceContract Process ManagementSourcing ActivitiesPrice ComparisonNegotiation SkillsKPI AnalysisProcess OptimizationAutomation of Processes

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsTeamwork SkillsAnalytical MindsetService OrientationStructured Working Style

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeProcure-to-Pay (P2P) Process

Certifications & Qualifications

Commercial Vocational Training

Industry Keywords

Purchasing PoliciesMaverick BuyingCompliance Monitoring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You support the procurement organization in the efficient execution of purchasing processes and promote the continuous optimization of procurement workflows.
You review purchase requisitions, create purchase orders and manage the entire ordering and contract process.
You carry out low-risk local and global sourcing activities, including requests for quotations, price comparisons and negotiations in coordination with strategic buyers.
You maintain supplier, material and contract master data in the relevant systems and ensure its quality.
You prepare reports and analyses on purchasing KPIs, spend and savings to support data-driven decisions.
You monitor compliance with purchasing policies and procurement processes and assist with escalations in the event of scheduling or quality deviations.
You contribute to improving contract coverage and reducing maverick buying.
You support the continuous development and automation of the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completed commercial vocational training or equivalent qualification and several years of professional experience in purchasing/procurement
Structured, independent and process-oriented working style, with strong communication and teamwork skills
Analytical mindset and a strong service orientation
Willingness to continuously optimize and automate processes
High IT affinity and confident user of SAP and Microsoft Office
Very good German and English skills, both written and spoken

Benefits

Comp & perks

Attractive compensation – competitive base salary according to the chemical industry collective agreement, annual one-off payments (vacation pay, Christmas bonus, future allowance), age-related leave/phased retirement options and enhancement of statutory long-term care insurance with an additional care insurance plan
Health & well-being – company medical service with comprehensive preventive examinations, social counseling and an employee canteen with freshly prepared meals daily
Modern working time arrangements – 38.5 hours per week with flexible core-time windows; time off in lieu for overtime, phased retirement options, 30 days of annual leave, special leave for particular occasions and the option to individually increase or decrease your weekly working hours