Buyer, Purchaser

Responsibilities

• You support the procurement organization in the efficient execution of purchasing processes and promote the continuous optimization of procurement workflows.
• You review purchase requisitions, create purchase orders and manage the entire ordering and contract process.
• You carry out low‑risk local and global sourcing activities, including requests for quotations, price comparisons and negotiations in coordination with strategic buyers.
• You maintain supplier, material and contract master data in the relevant systems and ensure its quality.
• You prepare reports and analyses on purchasing KPIs, spend and savings to support data‑driven decisions.
• You monitor compliance with purchasing policies and procurement processes and assist with escalations in the event of scheduling or quality deviations.
• You contribute to improving contract coverage and reducing maverick buying.
• You support the continuous development and automation of the Procure‑to‑Pay (P2P) process.

Requirements

• Completed commercial vocational training or equivalent qualification and several years of professional experience in purchasing/procurement
• Structured, independent and process‑oriented working style, with strong communication and teamwork skills
• Analytical mindset and a strong service orientation
• Willingness to continuously optimise and automate processes
• High IT affinity and confident user of SAP and Microsoft Office
• Very good German and English skills, both written and spoken

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in procurement processes, including purchase order management, supplier data maintenance, and compliance monitoring. Proficient in data analysis and reporting to drive decision‑making and process optimisation.

Certifications & Qualifications

• Commercial Vocational Training

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• Procure‑to‑Pay (P2P) Process

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