I am working with a leading global industrial corporation in their search for a Strategic Category Buyer - with one vacancy in Germany and one in Switzerland. This manufacturing company is ever growing, with a presence in almost 40 countries with around 140 companies - 60 of which are production facilities, and a heightening number of over 14,000 employees. Motivating employees through encouraging ambition is key for this company - developing personal and professional qualities, imposing beneficial impacts on society and establishing new technologies are all top company priorities.
The position involves:
- Direct collaboration with expert departments within the companies specific locations. Including the local purchasing department and cross location departments
- The opportunity to both implement and expand the current product group strategy, as for the product groups in charge
- You will be contributing towards target pricing and offering both analysis and evaluation - for suppliers, you will be the negotiating partner, which entails independently supporting the purchasing process from start to finish
- The responsibility of contributing to the definition of offer requirements, carrying out tenders and carefully handling the maintenance of supplier data
- The responsibility to ensure both internal and external agreement guidelines are met, and to recognise any effective cost savings
The profile:
- Education level of at least a bachelors degree (or equivalent), preferably in the technical or business field
- Developed professional experience within supply chain management or in technical purchasing
- Someone with experience dealing with both internal and external business partners and international suppliers - preferably within the automotive industry
- Confidently experienced in SAP and MS Office
- Clear language skills in both English and German
- The ability to clearly communicate your aims, whilst also being able to get others excited about your ideas and goals
Benefits:
- The opportunity to work amongst strong, positive team spirit
- Flexibility regarding working hours and your place of work - the option to take up to 2 flex days each month
- The potential to work mobile
- A more than convenient location easily accessible by public transport
- If relocation is required for this position, the company will contribute towards the moving costs