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Manager Purchasing Europe m/w/d

Kirchheim bei München, BAYERNFull-time2026-10-16 → 2026-10-20
Hybrid

Core

Leading the European purchasing team of 15 people across three locations, developing European procurement strategy, and optimizing processes including ERP system consolidation.

Role type

Senior Manager, Technical Procurement

Builds

Technical machinery and production/inspection systems for Mechanical Engineering, Automotive, and Life Science industries

Domain

Industrial Manufacturing / Procurement

Required skills

Strategic procurement planning, Supplier negotiation and contract management, ERP system management, Cross-functional team leadership, Cost analysis and benchmarking, Technical component sourcing

Preferred skills

Mechanical engineering background, Project management, Data analysis

Technologies

ERP systems

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the European purchasing team, Develop and implement European procurement strategy, Optimize and standardize procurement processes, Manage supplier base and negotiate contracts, Ensure material supply according to 5R principles, Create reports for project management and leadership

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC