Leiter Einkauf / Head of Purchasing (m/w/d), Hauptsitz Berching
Core
Leading the purchasing department for a global water treatment machinery manufacturer, overseeing strategic, operational, and technical procurement.
Role type
Senior leadership, strategic procurement head
Builds
Global supplier base, procurement strategy, and cost-reduction initiatives
Domain
Industrial machinery / Water treatment / Manufacturing
Required skills
Strategic supplier management, international contract law, cost optimization, supplier risk management, ERP systems, negotiation, budget planning
Preferred skills
Experience in machinery and plant construction, knowledge of AI-driven procurement processes, willingness to travel
Technologies
ERP systems, modern procurement and analysis tools
Responsibilities
Lead and develop the purchasing department, manage global supplier base, negotiate contracts, optimize procurement processes and digitalization, coordinate global subsidiaries, manage budget and reporting
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC