Strategic Purchaser (m/f/d) Direct Sourcing, Künzelsau
Location: Künzelsau, Germany
Region: Köln or Künzelsau (remote work possible)
Department: International Direct Sourcing
Are you ready for BERNER?
We are a leading B2B specialist and an innovative manufacturer of chemical products. Additionally, we supply premium products for repair, maintenance, and care to our customers in mobility, construction, and industry sectors, helping them keep their business running successfully. With our strong brands BERNER, BTI by BERNER, and Caramba, we offer industry-leading services that enable our customers to focus on their clients and grow their business.
Responsibilities:
1. Develop and implement category strategies aligned with company goals, including success and progress reporting.
2. Conduct independent category analyses and propose objectives for the responsible area (e.g., supplier count, risk management, transaction costs), coordinating with stakeholders.
3. Negotiate prices and framework agreements.
4. Manage suppliers (selection, evaluation, development, etc.).
5. Continuously identify and realize savings potentials and innovative solutions to generate added value.
6. Manage contracts effectively.
7. Utilize existing purchasing and procurement tools (e.g., eProcurement, eSourcing).
Qualifications:
* Studies or equivalent in a business-related field.
* Several years of purchasing experience.
* Experience in strategic and operational procurement at a comparable level of complexity is desirable.
* Knowledge of price development and trends, organizational information, and development of countermeasures.
* Teamwork, problem-solving skills, and solution-oriented mindset.
* Ability to interact with all business levels.
* Flexibility in work content and scope.
* Ability to give and receive feedback constructively.
* Sustainable, trustworthy, empathetic, and open-minded.
* Conceptual, analytical, and structural skills.
* Independent working style and quick comprehension.
* Persuasiveness combined with creativity and empathy.
* Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
* Willingness to travel occasionally.
What We Offer:
* Permanent employment contract.
* Structured onboarding program.
* Technologically modern workplace.
* Sodexo meal vouchers.
* Travel allowance.
* Bicycle leasing via JobRad.
* Discounted membership with Wellpass, access to five premium sports and health facilities, and online fitness courses.
* Company pension scheme and attractive employee purchase conditions.
* Various training opportunities in a future-oriented family business.
Become part of our team.
Apply preferably via our online form, including your earliest possible start date and salary expectations.
If you have questions, feel free to call Francesca Talamo at:
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