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, CAPEX projects ( plant-related equipment and infrastructure), as well as related services. You drive sustainable value creation through best practices and close collaboration with internal stakeholders and key business partners.
Your Responsibilities:
1. End-to-end responsibility for global category purchasing, including supplier selection, negotiations, and contracting
2. Preparation, execution, and finalization of international negotiations with a strong focus on value creation ( TCO)
3. Drive cost optimization, bundling effects, make-or-buy decisions, and value engineering initiatives
4. Manage supplier performance, claims, and escalations with strategic relevance
5. Own the contract lifecycle and ensure compliance with internal policies and guidelines
6. Translate category strategies into clear actions, KPIs, and measurable results
7. Advise and collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to ensure transparency and satisfaction
8. Use data analytics and digital procurement tools to improve efficiency and decision-making
9. Lead or contribute to cross-functional and global purchasing projects
Qualifications
10. University degree (Bachelor/Master/Diploma) or comparable qualification
11. Several years of relevant professional experience in purchasing, supply chain, or a similar function
12. Experience in CAPEX procurement, project-based sourcing, or technical purchasing is a strong advantage
13. Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
14. Experience with SAP (R/3 or S/4) and MS Office preferred
15. Structured, independent, and results-oriented working style
16. 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:
17. Training opportunities
18. Mobile and flexible working models
19. Sabbaticals
and much more...
Sounds interesting for you?
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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