Team Leader Strategic Purchasing (m/f/d)

As a global player and part of a large international group of companies, we offer our customers customized solutions for the complete product life cycle, from product development to customer service. With approximately 200 employees, we produce electronic assemblies, equipment and systems for the automotive, industrial and measurement technology sectors in our plant in Saarland.

Your post: As a team leader of strategic purchasing, you are responsible for the further development and control of the strategic purchasing and the management of a dedicated purchasing team. You ensure the sustainable supply of the company and contribute significantly to achieving the corporate objectives in the areas of cost, quality, innovation and delivery performance.

professional and disciplinary leadership of the team of strategic purchasing Track market developments in material availability and price trends Sourcing and Onboarding New Suppliers and Wages Manufacturers in constant contact with suppliers related to Quality, prices, delivery times and delivery conditions Price & Condensation negotiations incl. Preparation of framework agreements Building and implementing a Procurement Strategy Further development of the supplier evaluation system Implementation of a tender management for certain product groups Commercial project responsibility for new product introductions Working in projects for product and packaging change incl. Responsibility for cost-optimal phase-out control Leading supplier key figures and status of the continuous improvement process with suppliers related to Quality, delivery reliability and costs QLTC Perform and repeat business reviews with suppliers based on QLTC Ensure suppliers and products to fulfill Reach, RoHs, Conflict Minerals

successfully completed studies of business management (Bachelor/Master) or comparable training multiannual professional experience in a comparable function strong experience in negotiation good knowledge in building and working with supplier management systems good knowledge of project and product management of advantage very good, reliable language skills in German and English very good ERP (INFOR) and MS Office knowledge (especially Excel), Analytical thinkability, Enforcement combined with empathy Communication strength, team skills and organizational talent problem- and target-oriented, independent and independent action

performance-related remuneration responsible activity within our company internal and external training opportunities occupational pension schemes collegial and value-adding working atmosphere 30 days holiday a year Payment of Christmas and holiday money Operational health management Service leasing Benefits for employees