Strategischer Einkäufer Beschaffung (m/w/d) in Direktvermittlung
Core
Developing and implementing category strategies for material groups, managing global sourcing, supplier selection and negotiation, and coordinating procurement activities across multiple international subsidiaries to optimize costs and supply.
Role type
Senior strategic procurement manager (category management)
Builds
Strategic sourcing programs, supplier partnerships, and global procurement standards for a leading construction machinery manufacturer
Domain
Manufacturing (construction machinery) + Supply Chain Management
Required skills
Category strategy development, Global sourcing, Supplier negotiation, Contract management, ERP systems (SAP MM/Ariba), Cost/value analysis, Risk management
Preferred skills
Technical understanding of machinery/equipment manufacturing, Design-to-Cost project experience, Cross-functional collaboration with production and quality teams
Responsibilities
Develop and implement category strategies for assigned material groups, Conduct market and value analysis to identify savings, Manage supplier selection, evaluation, and strategic partnerships, Coordinate and harmonize procurement activities across German, US, Serbian, Turkish, and Indian subsidiaries, Lead price and contract negotiations, Perform pre-audits of global suppliers, Drive digitalization of strategic procurement processes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
