As a traditional medium-sized group of companies with over 300 colleagues at 6 locations in Germany and abroad, we are pushing our international growth and our transformation into a modern, value-oriented and people-oriented company with a flat hierarchy and culture of trust and short decision-making processes.
Together with your team, you will drive the development and implementation of our purchasing and international sourcing strategy, including all related processes.
You will prepare, review, negotiate, and finalize contracts with international suppliers.
You will analyze global procurement markets and independently design innovative sourcing and purchasing strategies.
In close collaboration with your team and our quality management department, you will ensure supplier qualification, selection, and long-term development.
You will proactively manage risks to prevent supply bottlenecks and secure delivery capability.
For this exciting and responsible position, we are looking for an experienced, internationally minded leader with a technical and commercial background (e.g. international contract law) and several years of experience in both strategic and operational purchasing within the mechanical and plant engineering industry. You lead, motivate, and develop your team, possess strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills, and have proven experience in project management and contract law. With your structured and solution-oriented mindset, you contribute ideas to further develop Global Sourcing (e.g. LEAD Buyer Concept) and leverage your international supplier network – ideally in China, India, and Southeast Asia. Your profile is complemented by fluent, business-level German and English skills (Spanish is an advantage) and professional experience within an international corporate group in the upper mid-sized industrial segment (approx. Benefits
A competitive salary, aligned with industry standards
Career progression opportunities for individuals with ambition and drive