Team Lead Purchasing (m/f/d)

Your mission In this role, you will be responsible for our operational and strategic procurement and will provide both technical and managerial leadership to the team. You will actively promote the personal and professional development of your team members (3 people) and create a motivating work environment. You will be responsible for ensuring a reliable and cost-efficient supply chain, e. g. through the development and implementation of a clear supplier strategy. You will independently conduct price and terms negotiations and finalize purchase orders and framework agreements. To increase supply security and the resilience of the international supply chain, you will proactively and independently drive second-source projects. You will derive cost and process optimization measures from regularly generated KPI reports and be responsible for their consistent implementation. You will work closely and collaboratively with the related departments of Production Planning, Production, and Logistics. Your profile You hold a degree in business administration or industrial engineering, or possess a comparable qualification with a focus on procurement. You have several years of professional experience in (strategic and operational) procurement at a manufacturing company. Initial leadership experience or experience in managing project teams is desirable. You demonstrate your entrepreneurial mindset by using metrics and KPIs to actively manage your responsibilities. Your approach to work is structured and solution-oriented - you remain calm under pressure and make clear decisions. Thanks to your strong communication skills, confident demeanor, and negotiation skills, you secure favorable terms without jeopardizing long-term business relationships. Your strong written and spoken English skills enable you to communicate professionally with international suppliers and partners. Why us? Strategic Projects