KESSEL SE + Co. KG | Germany | 85xxx Lenting | Permanent position | Full time / Home office | Published since: 18.03.2026 on stepstone.de
Team Leader Strategic Purchasing / Project Purchasing (m/f/d)
Since 1963, KESSEL has been developing innovative dewatering solutions with which we master water in all its facets. As a market leader in Germany and an international premium provider, we jointly design the future of water technology with the know-how and commitment of more than 800 employees. We focus on sustainable innovation, the highest quality standards and an entrepreneurial culture that promotes team spirit and individual development. Teamleiter (m/w/d)
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
Strategic and operational management of a team of buyers, including coaching and development of team members Strategic procurement for development projects and series products, including selection of new suppliers and evaluation, and negotiation management Control of strategic market analyses for targeted supplier development with a focus on quality, costs and long-term partnerships Make-or-Buy Decisions: Analysis of the best manufacturing and procurement strategy in coordination with the departments and purchasers of the relevant product groups Consolidation and implementation of measures to optimise procurement costs and minimise risks in the supply chain Project Controlling and Reporting: Ensuring the timing and cost-effective implementation of purchase projects Development and implementation of the purchasing strategy for the associated product groups Intensive cross-departmental cooperation with internal stakeholders (engineering, production, quality assurance) to ensure optimal purchasing and procurement conditions Contracts and pricing: annual price negotiations and adaptation of series deliveries Optimization of procurement logistics and process processes to increase efficiency
Completed commercial or technical training Multiannual experience in the field of technology purchase or project management Management competency and impressed communication strength References in contract law Ideal experience in handling SAP Know-how in the field of dewatering products Negotiating knowledge of English High travel service
Become part of our team and look forward to exciting tasks and diverse perspectives. We offer you: Extensive onboarding and integration programme Individual further education offer internally and externally Flexible working time models and mobile work Comprehensive social, insurance and health services Employer-funded occupational pension schemes Attractive leasing possibilities (JobRad, PC program for employees etc.) Possibility to participate in various strategy projects, such as culture or sustainability
Location
 | KESSEL SE + Co. KG | |
| 85101 Lenting | ||
| Germany |
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