Strategischer Einkäufer (m/w/d)
Core
Developing and implementing procurement strategies for defined procurement clusters, managing supplier portfolios, and optimizing costs.
Role type
Senior strategic procurement manager (category management)
Builds
Supplier strategies, cost-optimized procurement processes, and Make-or-Buy concepts
Domain
Manufacturing / Industrial machinery and plant construction
Required skills
Strategic negotiation, supplier selection and qualification, market and competitive analysis, contract management, Make-or-Buy analysis, ERP systems, MS Office, English (fluent)
Preferred skills
Experience in machinery or plant construction, technical and business understanding, entrepreneurial mindset
Responsibilities
Develop procurement strategies for specific clusters, manage supplier portfolio and performance reviews, lead price and contract negotiations, identify new sourcing markets, conduct market and risk analyses, implement cost optimization measures, support project teams in procurement decisions, handle strategic escalations within supplier portfolios
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC