Job Description:

Purchasing responsibility for different material groups with focus in metal raw materials and components
Leading negotiations for optimization of commercial framework conditions
Continous benchmarking in cooperation with the global Lead Buying organization and the Asia sourcing office in China
Elaboration and realization of purchasing strategies, supplier portfolio optimization and cost improvement activities
Risk Management of the complete supply chain
Strong cooperation with factory management and various local and global interfaces, like Global Purchasing, R&D, Quality, Logistics
Assurance of new product implementation roadmaps

Job Requirements:

University degree in engineering or economics or strong purchasing experience in relevant production industries
Good knowledge of general purchasing and logistics tools
Good experience in ERP systems, like SAP or others
Good English skills in writing and speaking
Experienced negotiation skills
Strong communication and coordination skills for cross-functional activities
Availability for travel