Job Description
As NPM Purchasing EMEA Category Buyer – Infrastructure (m/f/diverse), you take ownership of global purchasing activities across your category, with a strong focus on intralogistics as well as plant-related equipment and services, while driving sustainable value creation through best practices and close collaboration with internal stakeholders and key business partners.
Your Responsibilities:
* End-to-end responsibility for global category purchasing, including supplier selection, negotiations, and contracting
* Preparation, execution, and finalization of international negotiations with a strong focus on value creation (e.g. TCO)
* Drive cost optimization, bundling effects, make-or-buy decisions, and value engineering initiatives
* Manage supplier performance, claims, and escalations with strategic relevance
* Own the contract lifecycle and ensure compliance with internal policies and guidelines
* Translate category strategies into clear actions, KPIs, and measurable results
* Advise and collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to ensure transparency and satisfaction
* Use data analytics and digital procurement tools to improve efficiency and decision-making
* Lead or contribute to cross-functional and global purchasing projects
Qualifications
* University degree (Bachelor/Master/Diploma) or comparable qualification
* Several years of relevant professional experience in purchasing, supply chain, or a similar function
* Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
* Experience with SAP (R/3 or S/4) and MS Office preferred
* Structured, independent, and results-oriented working style
* Excellent English and German skills (written and verbal); additional language skills are an advantage
Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome.
Additional Information
The well-being of our employees is important to us. That's why we offer exciting career prospects and support you in achieving a good work-life balance with additional benefits such as:
* Training opportunities
* Mobile and flexible working models
* Sabbaticals
and much more...
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Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging are important to us and make our company strong and successful. We offer equal opportunities to everyone - regardless of age, gender, nationality, cultural background, disability, religion, ideology or sexual orientation.
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