A new opportunity to join a leading global construction company as a Senior Buyer on projects in Germany.
Responsibilities:
* Select suppliers that meet quality, compliance, and cost requirements
* Build and maintain supplier relationships, ensuring contract adherence and regular reviews
* Negotiate contracts, pricing, and manage supply continuity risks
* Monitor economic and geopolitical factors affecting construction materials
* Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., GMP)
* Conduct analyses to identify value creation opportunities (e.g., sourcing, process improvements)
* Manage Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), ensuring suppliers meet quality, cost, and delivery targets
* Lead quarterly supplier reviews and create supplier profiles.
* Implement procurement strategies, including agreements and rebates
* Drive sustainability initiatives
* Oversee ERP-based procurement and material management systems
* Provide leadership and direction to the team
* Perform additional duties as required.
Requirements:
* Background in strategic procurement within the construction industry
* 5+ years of experience in a similar role
* Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
* Excellent communication skills
* Experience in Category Management
* Process and procedure-driven
* Proficient in procurement software, ERP systems like SAP, and data analysis tools
* Third-level qualification in supply chain or related discipline an advantage
* The ability to travel as required
Great rewards: A very competitive salary and benefits.
If you are travelling to the site from another country in Europe there is accommodation, car, a generous living allowance as well as regular flights home if needed.