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The HAHN Automation Group is the global solution partner for factory automation.

The company stands for industry-specific know-how, an extensive project portfolio, and a global organization with a focus on providing service all from a single source.

From manual stations to semi-automated cells and full production lines, 1,600 employees across 20 locations worldwide work on custom solutions.

In addition, the digital product portfolio helps manufacturers gain a competitive edge by increasing efficiency and paving the way to a smart factory.

Customers in the Automotive, Consumer Goods, Electronics, and Med Tech industries have benefited from our expertise for more than 30 years of providing experience and international innovation.

Job description

• Development and implementation of project-specific procurement strategies as well as early involvement in the quotation and calculation phase
• Independently managing the procurement of project-specific special and drawing-based parts – from supplier selection and inquiries through to order placement and delivery monitoring
• Close cooperation with engineering, project management, and sales departments, actively contributing procurement expertise to interdisciplinary project teams
• Conducting price, contract, and terms & conditions negotiations with national and international suppliers
• Managing and continuously developing project-related supplier management, including the coordination of complaints and escalations
• Ensuring cost-effective, quality-oriented, and on-time procurement processes
• Planning, coordinating, and tracking all procurement-related activities throughout the entire project lifecycle
• Identifying and realizing cost optimization and savings potentials within projects

Requirements

• Completed technical or commercial degree, for example in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, business administration, or a comparable qualification
• Several years of professional experience in technical or project-based purchasing, ideally within mechanical or plant engineering
• Strong technical understanding and experience in procuring complex, customer-specific components
• Confident appearance, strong negotiation skills, and excellent communication abilities
• Very good written and spoken German and English skills
• Independent, structured, and solution-oriented way of working with a high degree of initiative and sense of responsibility
• Ability to work in a team and enjoy collaborating in interdisciplinary and international project teams

Benefits

• Depending on your position, we offer a wide range of working time models. Whether it is remote work, part-time options, or trust-based working hours
• we find the right solution to fit your individual life situation.
• Dreaming of early retirement or taking a sabbatical? With our working time account , you can save overtime hours for your future plans.
• Think about tomorrow today: We jointly lay the foundation for the future and offer company pension benefits with a 20% employer contribution .
• Our company health management program provides sports activities tailored to your interests as well as information events on health-related topics.
• Healthy, varied, and delicious – our modern company canteen offers a diverse selection of meals to suit every taste.
• Your professional development is individually tailored and actively supported. Our talent management process helps you further develop your skills, including opportunities in an international environment.
• Need a bicycle for everyday life or want to cycle to work? Take advantage of our bike leasing program and secure your dream bike with excellent conditions.
• Through our

Corporate Benefits platform, we offer attractive employee discounts for leisure activities, technology, and lifestyle products.

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