Job Overview

description:

• observing, analysing and classifying global procurement markets for various product groups (e.g. metal, plastic)
• developing and implementing the global strategy, taking internal and external factors into account
• defining, managing and optimising the supplier portfolio, including the global distribution of purchasing volumes
• negotiation for framework and individual contracts as well as the design of pricing structures in the assigned product group
• identifying and realising potential savings and efficiency gains
• project management of strategic procurement projects

requirements:

• completed university degree or comparable qualification
• sound professional experience in strategic purchasing
• knowledge of contract law is an advantage
• analytical skills as well as results- and customer-orientated work
• strong communication skills, strong negotiating skills and assertiveness
• business fluent in english
• willingness to travel

this position will be in the us, but will be reporting to a functional manager at our hq in germany.

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