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

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