0Technical Buyer / Cost Engineer Plant Engineering (m/f/d)
STOPA Anlagenbau GmbH | Germany | 77xxx Achern-Gamshurst bei Offenburg | Permanent position | Full time | Published since: 21.08.2026 on stepstone.de

Technical Buyer / Cost Engineer Plant Engineering (m/f/d)

Branch: Machine-building and -opera... Branch: Machine-building and -operating


STOPA is Europe's leading premium manufacturer of automated storage systems for sheet metal and long goods as well as automatic parking systems under the brand "stolzer". The range ranges from stand-alone applications to integrative automation modules. The independent company with its nearly 350 employees in Achern - Germany, USA and China, has 40 years of practical experience with complex constructions and has installed over 2,500 plants worldwide. This is a unique know-how in terms of product quality and process reliability, process automation and software development. As a technical buyer, you will become part of a 6-member team of the Business Unit Parking within the STOPA. Focusing on Cost Engineering, you are responsible for the economic procurement of components and assemblies for our parking systems. Through technical understanding, strategic supplier management and consistent cost optimization, you make a significant contribution to the competitiveness of our products.

Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer

Target costing by make-or-buy analyses, benchmark calculations and target price analyses, to enforce target prices for components and assemblies Design-to-Cost & Manufacturing Optimization: Analyzing complex technical drawings from plant engineering, questioning constructions for their production accuracy and identifying more cost-effective alternatives Responsible for strategic and operational purchasing of components and assemblies for park systems with a focus on sustainable cost reduction while maintaining or improving quality Identification and implementation of potential savings in existing products and suppliers Analysis of components, drawings and specifications for technical and commercial evaluation Development and qualification of new suppliers as an alternative to existing sources of supply Implementation of price comparisons, benchmarks and make-or-buy analyses Negotiation of prices and conditions and conclusion of framework and individual contracts Implementation of supplier audits and assessments (quality, cost, delivery capacity) Close cooperation with design and technology to optimize components (cost engineering)

Technical training or technical studies with commercial understanding Professional experience in the technical purchasing of a manufacturing company Very good technical understanding as well as the ability to read, evaluate and critically question technical drawings Expressed business and analytical numerical understanding Experience in price negotiations, supplier management and cost optimization negotiation skills as well as a pronounced cost and efficiency awareness Improve the optimum from product costs and manufacturing efficiency Keep in touch with internal developers and suppliers at eye level about tolerances and manufacturing processes Analytical Thinking Power, Enforcement Strength and Structured Operation Independent and targeted mode of operation Secure handling of ERP systems and MS Office Good knowledge of English

After appropriate incorporation, a long-term, responsible position in a healthy, growing medium-sized company with the future Attractive remuneration (house rate based on southwest metal) incl. Driving allowance and kindergarten allowance Occupational pensions (direct insurance, temporary or life-time account), employee participation and earnings-related special premium Corporate Benefits, Loyalty Payments, Hansefit, Benefits and Water Dispensers wheel leasing; Company parking and own energy campus (Objective: 2030 climate-friendly) with charging points for employees Targeted and funded training opportunities Modern, ergonomic, height-adjustable jobs and modern IT equipment Free space for your ideas, family atmosphere, employee events, family day

Location

ava STOPA Anlagenbau GmbH
77855  Achern-Gamshurst bei Offenburg
Germany

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