Your areas of responsibilities:
* Assist in the development and implementation of purchasing strategies and procedures for the organization
* Planning and organizing the procurement process of all assigned procurement projects
* Cost analysis and quotation assessment for finished goods projects
* Drive cost savings from first idea until implementation in close collaboration with interface-departments
* Provide procurement reports to enable cost related KPI tracking
* Coordinate sourcing and supply chain tasks with procurement team in China
* Create and maintain purchasing info records and source lists in SAP S4
* Select, evaluate and develop suppliers as well as sourcing of suppliers for new product categories
* Negotiate with suppliers regarding services, pricing and contract terms as well as implementation of continuous cost and quality improvements
* Maintain and improve business relationships with existing suppliers and Business Partners
Your profile of qualification:
* Bachelor's degree in Economics/ Industrial engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field
* Experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management, preferably in a project-based environment
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external stakeholders
* Strong attention to detail, strategic thinking, and ability to navigate complex procurement processes
* Adaptability and the capacity to handle a high volume of orders efficiently combined with Hands-on mentality
* SAP experience preferred
* Fluent in English, German at minimum B2 level