Senior Buyer (m/f/d)

Your mission

As a Senior Buyer (m/f/d), you will ensure the efficient procurement of materials, technical components, and services to support both production operations and CAPEX-related initiatives. You will manage procurement transactions independently, oversee supplier relationships, ensure contract compliance, and actively support the implementation of SAP S/4HANA. The role includes contributing to process improvements across the entire group and its international subsidiaries.
Your key responsibilities will include:

• Independent processing of procurement transactions for materials, spare parts, operating supplies, and technical services – especially in the production environment
• Entry, approval, and management of purchase orders using SAP ERP, including end-to-end monitoring of order status and delivery deadlines
• Responsible for purchasing technical components, machinery, and plant-related services for both existing and new facilities
• Close collaboration with technical departments, engineering, and project teams to clarify specifications and define procurement strategies
• Evaluation of supplier proposals from a technical, commercial, and logistical standpoint
• Purchasing support for capital investment projects (e.g., new equipment, facility upgrades, infrastructure development) in close coordination with internal project teams
• Preparation, negotiation, and administration of procurement contracts related to CAPEX activities
• Ensuring consistent documentation of procurement-related project activities in compliance with internal standards
• Conducting competitive bidding, cost analyses, and supplier negotiations, particularly for high-volume or long-term procurement needs
• Negotiation, conclusion, and management of framework agreements, service contracts, and leasing agreements in collaboration with legal and technical departments
• Ongoing development and qualification of suppliers, including supplier evaluation and long-term relationship management
• Creation of purchasing reports, spend analyses, and supplier performance metrics for internal departments and executive management
• Support of budget planning with reliable purchasing insights
• Maintenance of procurement-related master data in the SAP system
• Proactive contribution to the improvement and digitalization of procurement processes
• Involvement in cross-departmental initiatives, particularly in the areas of process automation and ERP integration
• Leveraging market and supplier knowledge to continuously develop procurement best practices

Your profile

• Successfully completed university degree (e.g. in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management or similar)
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in international procurement, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Proven experience with technical sourcing, especially related to production equipment and CAPEX-related investments
• Strong negotiation skills, particularly in high-volume procurement scenarios
• Sound knowledge of contract and supplier management
• Proficient in SAP ERP systems, with hands-on experience and ideally exposure to SAP S/4HANA implementation or rollout
• Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken
• Proactive, structured, and independent working style with a solution-oriented mindset
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and hierarchies
• International experience in procurement or project environments is highly desirable – particularly with international suppliers, cross-border contracts, or multilingual negotiations

Why us?

• Responsibility for a challenging and strategic key role in our global procurement activities
• Direct impact on CAPEX-related decisions and procurement process improvements
• A flexible, hybrid work environment including 50% Home office
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Dynamic and multicultural work environment with significant autonomy and creative freedom
• Opportunity for professional growth and development through targeted training programs
• Exciting challenges in a global network with international collaboration

Contact

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