PAs our bStrategic Buyer /b, you will take ownership of strategic purchasing decisions, develop category strategies, and ensure efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective procurement. With your analytical mindset and negotiation strength, you keep an eye on global markets, suppliers, and supply chain trends — always striving for continuous improvement and long-term competitiveness. /ppbr/ppbYour Responsibilities /b /pulliDevelop and implement purchasing and supplier strategies for assigned categories (e.g. belts/ropes, metalworking, raw material purchasing, turning, milling, laser cutting, bending, forging). /liliAnalyze and monitor global procurement markets, identify and evaluate suppliers, and drive supplier development in close collaboration with Quality Management and RD. /liliConduct price, framework, and delivery negotiations to secure best-in-class conditions and sustainable partnerships. /liliPerform end-to-end supply chain and TCO analyses, optimize goods flows, and minimize supply risks. /liliActively contribute to product development and redesign projects with a focus on cost efficiency and time-to-market. /liliMaintain material master data in the ERP system and prepare KPI-based analyses and reports to identify improvement opportunities. /liliIdentify technological trends in procurement and actively contribute ideas for process optimization and digital transformation. /li /ulpbr/ppbYour Profile /b /pulliDegree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable qualification with a focus on Purchasing or Supply Chain Management /liliSeveral years of professional experience in strategic purchasing, ideally in an international industrial environment /liliExcellent ERP system skills and advanced MS Office proficiency /liliExperience with Advanced Planning Tools (APT) is a plus /liliStrong negotiation skills in both national and international contexts /liliFluent in English (spoken and written); additional languages are an advantage /liliAnalytical, structured, and proactive working style with a strong sense of responsibility /liliExcellent communication skills, assertiveness, and ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams /li /ulpbr/ppbReady to Make an Impact? /b /ppWe look forward to receiving your application! /pp bApply now /b by sending your complete documents. /p