What You'll Be Doing:
You will operate at the intersection of strategy, projects, and daily operations, ensuring a resilient and cost-effective supply chain:
Strategic Sourcing & Automation Projects
Lead the evolution of the purchasing processes by participating in the development and management of new automation solutions.
Drive sub-projects—from evaluation and planning to execution—across various purchasing initiatives.
Actively contribute to shaping the sourcing strategy for your assigned product categories.
Operational Procurement & Material Management
Execute all operational purchasing for the EU sites, covering mechanical components, finished goods, consumables, and auxiliary materials.
Conduct and manage tender processes and rigorously evaluate incoming bids.
Maintain and ensure the accuracy of all procurement, inventory, and material master data within SAP.
Process returns and manage resolution with suppliers.
Supplier Management & Portfolio Health
Manage the full supplier lifecycle: conduct initial evaluations, ongoing monitoring, and portfolio management.
Mitigate supply risks by securing and managing multi-sourcing strategies.
Serve as the primary contact point for suppliers across different internal processes, ensuring a stable supply base and high availability.
What You'll Bring:
The ideal candidate blends strong technical and system expertise with excellent strategic communication skills:
Education: A completed basic technical qualification combined with a further degree in Purchasing (University of Applied Sciences/Higher Technical College level).
Experience: Several years of professional experience specifically in project management within an industrial setting.
Technical Skills: Expert user of the SAP MM module is required; experience with SAP Ariba - Guided Buying is highly desirable.
Aptitudes: An analytical, communicative, and networked thinker with strong coordination abilities and a high affinity for IT solutions.
Personality: An open, easy-going, and reliable team player.