Procurement

• You are responsible for preparing and conducting contract and price negotiations to contribute positively to the company’s profitability, using methods such as e-auctions / e-biddings or Advanced Negotiation Concepts.
• You define and/or own procurement and material category strategies or implement overarching strategies to ensure long-term, cost-effective material supply.
• Identifying and implementing alternative sourcing options to improve competitive position, replenishment times, and inventory levels with consideration of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is part of your responsibilities.
• By monitoring national and international markets, you create an optimal basis for purchasing decisions and drive the expansion of the multi-supplier strategy as well as Global Value Sourcing.
• You analyze the material categories you manage and identify saving potentials by conducting a total-cost assessment. Together with suppliers, you develop sustainable cost-reduction approaches.
• Close collaboration with partners from engineering, production, planning and quality is essential. You participate in projects to reduce manufacturing costs (e.g., Design-to-Cost) and contribute to risk mitigation and the implementation of supplier development measures.
• Efficient supplier management is another focus of your role, aiming to secure strategic partners and ensure an optimal and sustainable supply chain.
• Regular controlling of contract compliance and measurement of success also belong to your responsibilities.

Strategic Buyer

Strategic Junior Buyer