As a Category Manager, manage Dynablast's equipment and component categories to grow offerings and market presence. Collaborate with teams to execute strategies and drive performance.
About the role
- Buyer for KÖNIG METALL Group in Gaggenau, optimizing supply chains and supplier relationships. Requires expertise in purchasing and negotiation in an international context.
Responsibilities
- Derive product group strategies based on the company's and purchasing strategy in the areas of outsourced manufacturing / "extended workbench" and general procurement needs
- Ensure and optimize the supply chain for the medium and long term, including contract management
- Continuously monitor national and international markets
- Source new suppliers, evaluate and develop existing suppliers
- Create transparency and optimize cost structures
- Independently prepare, conduct and lead price negotiations
- Resolve technical and commercial queries
- Record and maintain master data in IT systems
Requirements
- Degree in industrial engineering or a comparable qualification
- Several years of professional experience as a buyer in an international environment
- Negotiation skills, assertiveness and a strong cost awareness are required
- Hands-on mentality with a high solution orientation and intercultural competence for negotiations in an international environment
- Quick comprehension as well as a structured, results-oriented and independent way of working
- Confident user of MS Office and experience with an ERP system
- Very good German and English skills, both written and spoken
Benefits
- Professional development with challenging assignments
- Contracts and tools such as framework agreements and delivery schedules
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