THIS IS THE CHALLENGE

• Leading and developing the local Purchase team
• Giving input for and implementing purchasing strategies as developed by the Executive Management
• Ensuring optimal and timely availability of products at competitive conditions for the sales organisations of the local and international Arcus markets
• Giving input for new suppliers, products and markets.
• Assessing suppliers ( performance and quality)
• Ensuring a close dialogue with the sales departments in all markets
• Mangaging of the stock in cooperation with the CPO
• Optimising cooperation with logistics for packaging and inbound processes
• Negotiating with key suppliers
• Evaluating suppliers (performance and quality)
• Setting annual targets/KPIs, in line with the Arcus Group’s strategy
• Managing NCR’s to suppliers in consult with the CPO
• Reporting to the CEO and the CPO.

THIS EXPERTISE IS NEEDED

• Completed vocational training in the commercial sector / a comparable qualification / comparable knowledge and experience acquired in practice
• Several years of experience in an operational trading company in purchasing, preferably in the area of stainless steel and carbon steel (pipes and pipe connections)
• Analytical skills, key figure and solution-orientated approach
• Communication and teamwork skills with an eye for the essentials
• Business fluent in German (written and spoken)
• Very good knowledge of English (written and spoken)
• Strong MS Office skills, especially Excel

Curious about us, the Arcus team?

Then play an active role in shaping the future and send your application (incl. CV) to: Astrid Wellmann, astrid.wellmann@arcus-edelstahl.de.

We look forward to getting to know you!

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