Technische/r Einkäufer/in
Core
Leading a team of 5 to execute category strategies, manage a competitive supplier portfolio, and drive cost reduction through contract negotiations for direct materials in the mechanical engineering and automotive sectors.
Role type
Senior Category Manager / Team Lead Strategic Procurement
Builds
Supplier portfolio and cost-reduction measures for direct materials
Domain
Automotive / Mechanical Engineering
Required skills
Category strategy execution, supplier portfolio management, contract negotiation, cost calculation and component cost understanding, cross-functional collaboration with engineering and quality, Plan to Strategy and Source to Contract process management, decision-making authority
Preferred skills
Advanced English, SAP, Teamcenter
Technologies
SAP, Teamcenter, MS Office
Responsibilities
Lead a team of 5 employees, implement category strategies in coordination with internal stakeholders, manage a competitive supplier portfolio, initiate cost-reduction measures, conduct contract negotiations, collaborate closely with Engineering and Quality departments, manage procurement of direct materials on national and international markets, oversee Plan to Strategy and Source to Contract processes, perform operational procurement activities for a self-responsible product group
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership