PpSupport local sourcing team in procurement and purchasing of Direct Materials to ensure timely availability of goods and materials at optimized TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) /p h3RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES /h3 pDevelopment and implementation of sourcing and procurement strategies for Watts Industries Germany in line with the European and global (sourcing) strategy /p ul liAnalyze market trends, supply chain risks, and demand forecasts. /li liDevelop sourcing strategies for assigned commodities aligned with company goals /li liIdentify cost reduction opportunities through sourcing, process improvements, or value engineering. /li liBenchmarking; identification of new (backup) sources and continuous improvement of the supply base to ensure an uninterrupted supply chain (quality and timing) at optimal TCO /li liManaging supplier relationships and negotiating pricelists, terms and availability of materials /li liTroubleshooting supply problems /li liEnsuring the completeness and integrity of supplier data, purchasing records and related documentation /li liPreparing cost estimates and report all results of cost reduction initiatives /li /ul h3QUALIFICATIONS /h3 ul liAt least 4 years' experience in purchasing dept or in a similar position in an industrial environment /li liProven track record in the procurement of technical products /li liSound knowledge of procurement and supply chain management /li liProficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems /li liExcellent written and spoken communication skills in English (German will be a plus) /li liCritical thinking and strong negotiation skills /li liStrong planning and organizational skills /li liAbility to work in a team and independently /li /ul h3EDUCATION /h3 ul liUniversity degree in sourcing, supply chain management, business administration or a related field /li /ul h3TRAVEL /h3 p25-50% /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr