We are looking for a Strategic Buyer (m/f/d) in the Procurement department for the Erfurt site at the earliest possible date. The function contains close coordination with the local and cross-location interfaces.Your role:Procurement managementIndependent negotiation of local strategic projects Drafting and coordinating contracts, documents and regulations Evaluation and preparation of decision papers for investment projects and long-term supply contracts Supplier management Regular analyses of price trends, purchasing and consumption volumes, sales trends, stock levels, supplier shares and benchmarking Derivation/development of optimisation potential through second source use, framework agreements and others General contact management for current orders, operational problem solving Order processing and master data maintenance Processing of requisitions, ad hoc request for quotations, evaluation of quotations Order initiation and tracking, invoice checks Recording and initiating measures in the event of internal and external defects (complaints processing)Your profile:Completed university education with a focus on business administration, logistics, supply chain, industry or similar plus initial subject-specific experience Analytical and entrepreneurial mindset Excellent communication and organisational skills Very good negotiation skills Initial experience of working with relevant ERP systems desirable In-depth knowledge of procurement processes Very good knowledge of German and English (business fluent)We look forward to your application!
