Procurement Analyst (m/w/x) Location: Haren, Germany | Field: Procurement Start date: As of now

Overview

ELA is a family-run company based in Haren (Ems), Germany, with 1,400 employees in 24 locations worldwide and a fleet of 60,000+ circulating containers. Since our establishment in 1972, we have grown continuously and specialize in mobile room solutions. We are expanding and actively looking for qualified and dedicated team players to join us locally, internationally and beyond. #LI-DNI ENG

Are you ready to take purchasing to the next level? Then join our team as a Lead Buyer (m/f/x) and play an active role in shaping the future of our product group strategies. You will take on responsibility, independently carry out tenders, analyze offers, and make informed award decisions. You will identify potential savings, recognize market trends, and ensure price stability. With your negotiating skills, you will build a strong supplier portfolio and drive exciting purchasing projects forward.

We offer exciting tasks, opportunities for further development, and a relaxed Moin culture. Interested? Then let’s get to know each other better!

Your Future Role

• Independent execution of tenders and analysis of bids, including award decisions for strategic product groups
• Support in the development, design, and implementation of product group strategies
• Identification of cost-saving potential, monitoring of price fluctuations, and ensuring price stability for assigned product groups
• Responsibility for and continuous optimization of the product group and supplier portfolio to be managed
• Organization and implementation of strategic purchasing projects
• Conducting price and quality negotiations

What You Bring to the Team

• Successfully completed degree in economics or a comparable qualification; several years of professional experience in purchasing, ideally as a strategic purchaser (m/f/x)
• Knowledge of conducting tenders and inquiries
• Knowledge in cost and price structure analysis with strong analytical skills and cost awareness
• Very good user knowledge of MS Office
• Very good written and spoken German and English skills

Our Benefits – Because You’re Our Priority at ELA

• Height-adjustable desks in every office
• Option to work up to 60% of your week from home
• Flexible working hours and flextime
• Emergency childcare support
• Dog-friendly office where situation allows
• Attractive bike leasing
• Permanent contract
• ELA Corporate Benefits portal with discounts on more than 1,500 brands
• Company health insurance
• Extensive onboarding program at our headquarters in Haren (Ems)
• Company restaurant serving fresh lunches daily
• Flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes

We can be contacted by email or phone with questions, or you can send a WhatsApp message. There is also an option to submit a creative application video if you prefer.

Light, Camera, Action! – Your Creative Application Video: If you find it easier to speak than write, you can win us over with a creative video clip about you. The application process includes tips to help you present yourself confidently.