ABOUT THE JOB

• Management and further development of the global purchasing team, consisting of several category managers.
• Responsibility for the strategic orientation and implementation of Group Purchasing and the entire supply chain management.
• Development and implementation of purchasing strategies that focus on cost efficiency, quality and delivery reliability.
• Analysis and optimization of supplier relationships and negotiation of contracts and prices.
• Ensuring an efficient and trouble-free flow of materials across all production sites.
• Close cooperation with internal departments such as production, logistics and quality management to ensure material availability and adherence to production plans.
• Implementation of best practices and modern supply chain solutions for the continuous improvement of processes.
• Management and development of category managers, including regular feedback meetings, training and performance management.
• Responsibility for compliance with quality standards and legal regulations in international purchasing.

• Degree in business administration, industrial engineering or a comparable qualification.
• Several years of professional experience in purchasing and supply chain management, ideally in an internationally operating mechanical engineering company.
• Leadership experience and the ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Sound knowledge in the areas of strategic purchasing, negotiation and supply chain optimization.
• Very good analytical skills as well as a proactive and solution-oriented way of working.
• Business fluent in written and spoken English; further foreign language skills are an advantage.
• Confident handling of ERP systems and common purchasing software.

• A responsible and varied position in an international and innovative environment.
• The opportunity to play a key role in shaping the purchasing and supply chain management of a global company.
• A collegial working environment with flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths.
• Further training opportunities and long-term career prospects.
• An attractive salary package and flexible working hours.