Leiter Einkauf (m/w/d)
Core
Leading a team of 5 strategic buyers to optimize the supplier base, implement group-wide procurement strategy, and manage complex price negotiations for a manufacturing client.
Role type
Senior strategic procurement manager (team lead)
Builds
Strategic sourcing programs, supplier management systems, cost-saving initiatives
Domain
Manufacturing / Strategic Procurement
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, team leadership, supplier management, cost negotiation, second-sourcing strategy, KPI management, organizational development, SAP proficiency
Preferred skills
Technical understanding, international project management, restructuring experience
Technologies
SAP
Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of 5 strategic buyers, optimize supplier base with Best-Cost-Country-Sourcing focus, implement and develop group procurement strategy, define and execute second-source strategies for critical components, manage complex price negotiations and escalations, monitor savings targets, steer supplier management via KPIs, participate in restructuring and organizational development projects, support development of procurement and forecasting tools
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership
