Senior Einkäufer / Senior Procurement Partner (w/m/d)
Core
Senior Procurement Partner responsible for strategic sourcing, supplier selection, and cost optimization for direct materials in a manufacturing environment.
Role type
Senior strategic procurement manager
Builds
Strategic supplier relationships and cost-saving initiatives for chemical analysis lab instruments and software
Domain
Life Sciences / Chemical Analysis Manufacturing
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, cost optimization, make-or-buy analysis, outsourcing management, market research, category strategy, supplier audits, data analysis, ERP systems
Preferred skills
Master's degree, NPDI project management, additional foreign languages, value analysis, product costing
Technologies
ERP systems, Office applications
Responsibilities
Select suppliers, request quotes, and negotiate prices; Lead cost optimization projects; Negotiate and create framework agreements; Prepare and participate in make-or-buy decisions; Manage outsourcing projects; Conduct market research for material groups; Develop category strategies with R&D and Global Sourcing; Develop strategic suppliers for quality, performance, and cost; Accompany supplier audits; Handle supplier correspondence; Participate in operations projects; Create and analyze KPIs; Process ECOs and maintain procurement master data.