Abteilungsleiter Strategischer Einkauf Mechanik (m/w/d)
Core
Leading and strategically developing the procurement team for the Mechanics material group, managing supplier portfolios, and negotiating complex contracts to ensure supply security and competitiveness.
Role type
Department Head, Strategic Procurement (Mechanics)
Builds
National and international supplier portfolio for mechanical parts (cast, turned, milled, welded, sheet metal, armor steel)
Domain
Defense manufacturing / Heavy industry
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, market analysis, supply chain optimization, team leadership, KPI management
Preferred skills
Experience in supply chain process redesign, cross-functional interface optimization
Technologies
Procurement systems, digital onboarding tools
Responsibilities
Leading and developing the procurement team for mechanics, building and managing supplier portfolios, developing negotiation strategies, analyzing global markets, optimizing procurement processes, monitoring KPIs