Purchaser responsible for supply chain strategies in Gaggenau, Germany. Collaborating with suppliers and leading price negotiations to optimize procurement.
Responsibilities
Derive commodity group strategies based on the company and procurement strategy in the areas of external manufacturing / "extended workbench" and general requirements
Ensure and optimize the supply chain for the medium and long term, including related contract management and tools such as framework agreements and delivery schedules
Continuous monitoring of national and international markets
Source new suppliers, evaluate and develop existing suppliers
Create transparency and optimize cost structures
Independently prepare, support and lead price negotiations
Clarify technical and commercial issues
Record and maintain master data in IT systems
Requirements
Degree in Industrial Engineering or a comparable qualification
Several years of professional experience as a purchaser/buyer in an international environment
Negotiation skills, assertiveness and a strong cost awareness are required
Hands-on mentality with a strong 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
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