Senior Buyer Steel / Einkäufer Stahlbau (m/w/d)
Core
Developing and implementing category strategies for steel (sheets, profiles, forged parts, castings) and managing the end-to-end supply chain.
Role type
Senior strategic buyer (steel)
Builds
Steel components and raw materials for industrial manufacturing
Domain
Industrial manufacturing / Steel supply chain
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier selection and qualification, contract negotiation, cost analysis, risk management, ERP systems, international supplier management
Preferred skills
Make-or-buy decision support, escalation resolution, high travel readiness
Technologies
SAP, MS Office
Responsibilities
Develop and implement category strategies for steel products; Analyze national and international procurement markets; Select, qualify, and develop suppliers; Negotiate framework agreements, pricing, and terms; Conduct cost analyses and implement savings; Collaborate closely with design, production, and quality assurance; Manage supply chain risks (availability, price volatility, geopolitical risks); Support make-or-buy decisions; Resolve escalations within the supply chain.