As our Strategic Buyer, 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.
Your Responsibilities
* Develop and implement purchasing and supplier strategies for assigned categories (e.g. belts/ropes, metalworking, raw material purchasing, turning, milling, laser cutting, bending, forging).
* Analyze and monitor global procurement markets, identify and evaluate suppliers, and drive supplier development in close collaboration with Quality Management and R&D.
* Conduct price, framework, and delivery negotiations to secure best-in-class conditions and sustainable partnerships.
* Perform end-to-end supply chain and TCO analyses, optimize goods flows, and minimize supply risks.
* Actively contribute to product development and redesign projects with a focus on cost efficiency and time-to-market.
* Maintain material master data in the ERP system and prepare KPI-based analyses and reports to identify improvement opportunities.
* Identify technological trends in procurement and actively contribute ideas for process optimization and digital transformation.
Your Profile
* Degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable qualification with a focus on Purchasing or Supply Chain Management
* Several years of professional experience in strategic purchasing, ideally in an international industrial environment
* Excellent ERP system skills and advanced MS Office proficiency
* Experience with Advanced Planning Tools (APT) is a plus
* Strong negotiation skills in both national and international contexts
* Fluent in English (spoken and written); additional languages are an advantage
* Analytical, structured, and proactive working style with a strong sense of responsibility
* Excellent communication skills, assertiveness, and ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams
Ready to Make an Impact?
We look forward to receiving your application!
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