Einkäufer/in (m/w/d)
Core
Strategic procurement and supplier management to improve margins, ensure supply security, and optimize costs for a manufacturing company.
Role type
Senior strategic procurement manager
Builds
Raw materials, components, and assemblies for plastic injection molding, turning, stamping, and assembly operations
Domain
Manufacturing (plastic injection molding, mechanical processing)
Required skills
Strategic negotiation, cost analysis, supplier relationship management, Lean Procurement, ERP systems, market analysis, contract management, margin optimization
Preferred skills
Psychological negotiation techniques, AI-driven data analysis, Lean Management
Responsibilities
Conduct price, condition, and contract negotiations; Analyze price structures and market developments; Identify cost-saving and margin-improvement opportunities; Develop alternative sourcing strategies; Evaluate and select suppliers; Ensure material availability; Optimize procurement processes using Lean principles; Utilize ERP systems for data-driven decision-making