Global Lead Buyer (m/f/d)

Global Lead Buyer (m/f/d)

SGB-SMIT Group is a leading global transformer specialist with locations in Europe, Asia, Africa and the USA. As a strong group of companies, we combine global market expertise with the advantages of local structures. Our innovative and sustainable solutions enable a reliable energy supply – thanks to an international team of talented and motivated employees.

What we offer:

At the SGB-SMIT Group, we are motivated by our mission to provide a stable and sustainable energy supply for our customers around the world. Our lean decision-making process keeps us closely connected to our employees and the successes of our company. We value personal relationships among colleagues, fostering a collaborative environment for our sustainable growth:

Our benefits:

• 30 vacation days & special leave (e.g. compensation days or special leave on birthdays)
• Attractive salary & remuneration packages
• Company pension scheme and insurance for employees
• Flexible working hours
• Various home office options
• Personal development and training
• Excellent health management
• Bicycle leasing & IT hardware leasing
• Fitness pass in cooperation with Hanse Fit
• Excellent company restaurant and free drinks (coffee, water)
• Company-owned parking spaces with charging facilities for e-vehicles
• Subsidized Germany ticket, RVV ticket
• Various discounts as part of Benify Benefits (Apple, Nike, Dell, Zalando etc.)

Your tasks:

• Responsible for several main material groups and global commodity teams with members from all affected locations
• Coordination with local material group managers and other functions
• Development and management of material group strategies and action plans
• Development of supplier strategies to ensure cost, quality and performance targets are met
• Day-to-day work to improve supplier performance, quality and reduce costs
• Clear communication of the material group strategy to local teams
• Realization of savings targets and implementation of strategies at all locations

Your profile:

• Degree in industrial engineering, business administration or comparable qualifications
• Several years of experience as a Lead Buyer or head of cross-functional teams in an industrial environment, preferably in the transformer industry.
• Exceptional skills in the areas of analytics, project and process management, self-organization, structuring and prioritization
• Assertiveness combined with the ability to work in a team, communication with internal and external stakeholders
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Willingness to travel up to 30%

If you value a dynamic, growing and intercultural environment and enjoy working hands-on, then we look forward to meeting you! We are waiting for your application – with excitement!

Join SGB-SMIT and become part of a team that is transforming the future of energy together.

The terms used in the text refer to all genders in accordance with the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG).

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