International Direct Commodity Buyer
Número de referencia: 584186
Publicado: 28/01/2025
Tipo de empleo: Indefinido
Our client is one of the leading and most innovative companies in developing and producing high-tech components made of polyurethane foams and EPP in Europe. They have 6 sites in Europe where around 2,000 colleagues work in a team-oriented, open, and honest culture, where we seek new ideas and actively encourage talent.
To strengthen the European Corporate Purchasing Team we are searching for Metal Commodity Buyers with Europe-wide responsibility for direct purchasing. You will be based at and work from one of their sites ( Germany, Czech Republic, Spain or Poland) .
Your responsibilities
- Responsibility for several categories related to commodity material across our main plants and office locations in Europe.
- Development and implementation of purchasing strategies.
- Execution of tenders, price and contract negotiations using appropriate e-procurement tools and techniques.
- Supplier nominations in close cooperation with the relevant corporate departments and the production plants.
- Identification and achievement of savings opportunities.
- Strategy deployment and implementation of frame contracts in the production plants.
What distinguishes you
- Completed degree in technical or business administration or similar qualification
- Several years of professional experience in direct purchasing in an industrial international environment, with strong knowledge in the areas of cost and market analysis.
- Strong negotiation and communication skills
- High level of commitment, hands-on mentality, and ability to work under pressure as well as intercultural competence and willingness to occasionally travel
- Business fluent in English, good German/Polish/Czech language skills would be a plus
- Proficient in SAP and MS Office, knowledge of e-procurement tools
What we offer
- Unlimited employment contract
- Employer contribution to company pension scheme or life insurance
- Flexible hours
