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Your role

As a Team Leader Purchase (m/w/d), you will take operational and strategic responsibility for a dedicated purchasing team in the field of custom machine building for industrial fastening technology. You will ensure timely and cost-effective procurement for projects in the Motor Vehicle Industry (MVI) and General Industry (GI), while driving process improvements and collaborating closely with technical departments. Additionally, you will support purchasing activities across our Customer and Application Centers throughout Europe, contributing to harmonized processes and supplier collaboration on a broader scale. You will report to the Operations Manager Application Center CE Industrial Technique.

You will

• Manage daily procurement operations: demand planning, quotation analysis, ordering, and delivery tracking.
• Lead and develop the purchasing team with a focus on performance, motivation, and skill-building.
• Ensure material availability for ongoing projects, balancing quality, cost, and delivery timelines.
• Collaborate closely with technical departments to clarify specifications and requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance and initiate improvement actions where needed.
• Drive process optimization and support digitalization initiatives.
• Prepare and analyze procurement KPIs and derive actions for efficiency and cost savings.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and legal regulations.

To succeed, you will need

• Minimum 5 years of experience in purchasing, ideally in a project-related environment.
• Strong technical understanding and experience with technical specifications.
• Proven leadership experience and change management skills.
• Confident negotiation and communication across all levels.
• Hands-on mentality and solution-oriented mindset.
• Experience working in international and cross-functional teams.
• Degree in engineering, industrial engineering, or a commercially relevant technical field; alternatively, a business degree with proven technical expertise.
• Fluent in German and English.
• Proficient in ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and modern procurement tools.

In return, we offer

• Security. We offer you a permanent employment contract with an attractive compensation package that includes a company pension scheme and capital-forming benefits.
• Work-Life Balance. Enjoy flexible working hours with the option for mobile work, 30 vacation days, and additional special leave for personal occasions—so you can recharge and spend time with your loved ones.
• Development. Your professional and personal growth matters to us. That’s why we provide access to our in-house academy, group-wide leadership programs, unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, and international career opportunities as a growing and innovative global market leader.
• Community. Knowledge sharing and mutual support are key parts of our company culture. You’ll benefit from a thorough onboarding process, flat hierarchies, and short decision-making paths. You’ll quickly feel part of the team and find the support you need.
• Wellbeing. Your health is important to us. We offer a comprehensive health management program and an employee assistance program that supports you and your family whenever needed.
• Freedom to Shape. You’ll take on varied and responsible tasks in a forward-looking environment equipped with modern communication tools that foster innovation. Your ideas and contributions are always welcome.
• Sustainability. We place great value on environmental and social responsibility and on improving quality of life. Your commitment to these topics is highly appreciated.
• Benefits. Free parking, hot beverages, and fresh fruit are just the beginning. You’ll also enjoy a wide range of employee perks, such as car and bike leasing, health initiatives, and access to our Corporate Benefits program.

Job location

This role requires you to mainly work on-site at our office in Essen, Germany (DE) with the possibility to work remotely according to our mobile office policies. You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.

Contact information

Talent Acquisition Team: Thorben Suerkemper

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