Who is Tennant?
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Tennant Company is a global leader in the field of professional cleaning equipment and solutions.
For over 150 years, we have stood out for innovation and our commitment to developing sustainable technologies designed to meet our customers’ needs.
Our goal is to actively contribute to a cleaner, safer, and healthier world through eco-friendly solutions that improve quality of life.
With manufacturing plants, operational offices, and sales and service networks worldwide, joining Tennant means embarking on a career path full of opportunities — both locally and internationally.
Responsibilities
Identify, select, and qualify new suppliers while optimizing the existing supplier portfolio
Conduct ongoing procurement market analyses and monitor relevant indices
Continuously identify cost-saving opportunities and implement cost reduction measures
Participate in cross-departmental purchasing projects at the European level and actively contribute to the development of international activities
Execute regional category spend and deliver financial targets (savings, rebates, payment terms etc.), value creation, and risk-mitigation targets with full accountability.
Analysis and management of supplier data to support the identification and qualification of new suppliers aligned with the global strategy, assisting in their onboarding process and ensuring compliance with legal, quality, and technical requirements.
Execute strategic sourcing and supplier management initiatives, including supplier selection, negotiation, contracting, risk mitigation and performance optimization.
Identify value creation opportunities through alternative raw materials, new technologies, or process improvements. xlwpduy
Background
~ Academic degree in a relevant field (business and/or engineering).
~3-5 years of professional experience in strategic purchasing
~ Excellent German and English language skills
~ Strong MS Office skills, especially MS Excel
~ SAP knowledge is an advantage
~ High level of initiative and proactive working style
~ Solution-oriented approach and sense of responsibility
~ Occasional travel (trade fairs, supplier visits)