Strategic Buyer

Project overview

Support and further development of the international supplier portfolio

Development, implementation, and continuous optimization of the commodity strategy in the Machining area

Control and monitoring of relevant KPIs at supplier and commodity group level

Responsibility for cost optimizations and the realization of savings

Analysis of purchasing volumes and procurement structures

Conducting market and competitor analyses

Supplier evaluation, supplier development, and contract and price negotiations

Requirements

Several years of experience in strategic procurement

Completed degree, for example in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or comparable fields

Professional experience in a manufacturing company

Very good technical understanding, especially in handling technical drawings

Ability to read and understand 2D and 3D drawings with confidence (mandatory requirement)

Fluent German and English language skills

Personal Competencies:

Strong communication and negotiation skills

Analytical and structured way of working

Proactive and self-responsible action

Entrepreneurial thinking and action

Ability to objectively assess situations and make well-founded decisions without jumping to conclusions

Willingness for occasional international business trips (approx. 1x per month)

Additional Information:

Project No.: 1085281

Job Type: Location: Start: 09.11.2026 Duration: 6 months +

Project details

• Start: 09.11.2026
• Duration: 6 Monate +
• Location: DE
• Languages: German, English