PpAs 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. /p h3Your Responsibilities /h3 ul liDevelop and implement purchasing and supplier strategies for assigned categories (e.g. belts / ropes, metalworking, raw material purchasing, turning, milling, laser cutting, bending, forging). /li liAnalyze and monitor global procurement markets, identify and evaluate suppliers, and drive supplier development in close collaboration with Quality Management and RD. /li liConduct price, framework, and delivery negotiations to secure best-in-class conditions and sustainable partnerships. /li liPerform end-to-end supply chain and TCO analyses, optimize goods flows, and minimize supply risks. /li liActively contribute to product development and redesign projects with a focus on cost efficiency and time-to-market. /li liMaintain material master data in the ERP system and prepare KPI-based analyses and reports to identify improvement opportunities. /li liIdentify technological trends in procurement and actively contribute ideas for process optimization and digital transformation. /li /ul h3Your Profile /h3 ul liDegree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable qualification with a focus on Purchasing or Supply Chain Management /li liSeveral years of professional experience in strategic purchasing, ideally in an international industrial environment /li liExcellent ERP system skills and advanced MS Office proficiency /li liExperience with Advanced Planning Tools (APT) is a plus /li liStrong negotiation skills in both national and international contexts /li liFluent in English (spoken and written); additional languages are an advantage /li liAnalytical, structured, and proactive working style with a strong sense of responsibility /li liExcellent communication skills, assertiveness, and ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams /li /ul pReady to Make an Impact? /p pWe look forward to receiving your application! /p pApply now by sending your complete documents. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr