Tactical Buyer

Walter Tools

Taktischer Einkäufer responsible for procurement of cutting tools at Walter Tools. Ensuring efficient supplier management and contributing to global purchasing projects.

Posted 5/10/2026full-timeFrankfurt • 🇩🇪 GermanyJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsibility for operational and tactical procurement activities in the area of cutting tools
Supplier maintenance and development, including contract management and monitoring of delivery processes
Preparation of analyses and reports to ensure achievement of relevant KPIs and targets
Independent management of strategically non‑critical supplier relationships
Participation in projects to optimize existing global purchasing and supply processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

University degree and/or commercial vocational qualification
Several years of professional experience, with at least 2 years in the relevant area
Product and market knowledge in cutting/metal‑cutting tools is an advantage
Good SAP skills
Proficient in common MS Office applications
Good written and spoken English and German
Confident demeanor with strong negotiation and assertiveness skills
Analytical and conceptual thinking
Strong team and communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Modern working environment with flexible working hours
Mobile working
Comprehensive health initiatives
Company pension scheme
JobRad
Attractive employee discounts
Support for diversity and inclusion

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Hard Skills & Tools

procurementcontract managementKPI analysissupplier relationship managementcutting tools knowledgeanalytical thinkingconceptual thinking

Soft Skills

negotiation skillsassertivenessteam skillscommunication skills

Certifications

university degreecommercial vocational qualification