Welcome to Kelvion. Heat exchange is our business. Worldwide. As a technology market leader, we have been producing heat exchangers for almost every conceivable industrial application since the 1920s and offer tailor-made solutions even for the most complex environmental conditions – under the name Kelvion since 2015. Kelvion PHE GmbH is looking for a Strategic Purchaser (f/m/d) – Metalworking Industry Your tasks Initiation and management of high-quality procurement processes, partly in English Development and implementation of long-term purchasing strategies for cost reduction and quality improvement Carrying out supplier evaluations and audits as well as maintaining and developing supplier relationships Coordination of requirements (new parts, materials, machines, systems) with the specialist departments and the global sourcing organization Technical and qualitative review of requirements based on technical drawings and specifications for obtaining quotations Selection of suitable suppliers, obtaining and evaluating quotations, and supporting technical reviews Conducting negotiations on quantities, prices, delivery terms, and framework agreements – primarily in English Your profile Degree in business administration, industrial engineering, or a comparable education Several years of professional experience in strategic purchasing, ideally in the metalworking industry or in a technical environment In-depth knowledge of the procurement of metal components and dealing with suppliers in an international environment Experience in conducting negotiations and dealing with complex supply contracts Basic technical understanding of reading drawings and material basics Willingness to travel occasionally (class B driver's license required) Business fluent written and spoken German and English Confident use of MS Office and common ERP systems (especially SAP) We offer you At Kelvion PHE GmbH, tradition meets innovative future. For decades, we have been developing and producing technologically complex heat exchangers for numerous industrial applications. As part of a modern, globally operating group with medium-sized locations, we offer you: Remuneration in line with your experience and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement for the metal and electrical industries An employer-sponsored company pension plan A 35-hour working week and 30 days of vacation per year A comprehensive onboarding program with product training Good personal development opportunities A working environment with modern and forward-looking technologies Company fitness with Hansefit and community activities such as company runs Employee offers from well-known manufacturers via Corporate Benefits Have we sparked your interest in a varied role with us? Then we look forward to receiving your online application.