Your Responsibilities

• Monitoring and analysis of relevant procurement markets
• Development of a supplier network in Eastern Europe
• Conducting demand analyses for product line construction & agriculture
• Leading price and contract negotiations with suppliers, considering TCO (Total Cost of Ownership)
• Organize purchasing decisions and drafting framework agreements within the defined guidelines
• Close coordination with central supply teams regarding component and raw material strategies
• Close coordination with lead plant (Gotha/Germany)
• Strategic and continuous supplier development with a focus on processes, delivery performance, and price competitiveness (including regularly price reviews and adjustments)

Your Profile

• Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field
• Proven experience in purchasing, procurement or supply chain management of metal parts, ideally in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Extensive technical knowledge
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Experienced in working in projects
• Persuasion skills and assertiveness
• Analytical mindset and holistic thinking
• Desire to work in interdisciplinary teams
• Proficiency in SAP or similar ERP systems
• Fluent in German and English
• Willingness to travel

Our Offer

• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Flexible working arrangements and modern workplace culture
• Direct reporting line to the Head of Procurement with short and efficient decision-making processes.

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