Strategic Purchaser (w/m/d) Direct Material (Chemicals)
Core
Strategic Purchaser for direct chemical materials, driving supply chain resilience, cost optimization, and supplier innovation for the BERNER Group.
Role type
Senior strategic purchaser (chemicals)
Builds
Resilient, sustainable supply chains and optimized procurement strategies for chemical products
Domain
Chemicals / Industrial Manufacturing
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, cost analysis (Should-Cost), market analysis, negotiation, business planning, risk management, NPI process involvement
Preferred skills
Agile methodologies, matrix organization experience, AI/Agentic AI tools usage
Technologies
SAP, MS Office, Agentic AI tools
Responsibilities
Develop and implement category and supplier strategies, negotiate prices above market level, analyze international procurement markets, manage supplier innovation programs, optimize procurement situations and costs, lead business plans for product groups.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC