KNDS | Germany | 34xxx Kassel | Permanent position | Full time | Published since: 29.07.2026 on stepstone.de
Local Buyer (m/f/d)
KNDS Germany develops, manufactures and maintains a wide-spread product portfolio as a system house. These include combat tanks, highly protected wheel vehicles, artillery systems, military bridges, customer service and training solutions. As part of the KNDS Group, we stand for the start of the consolidation of the industry for military land systems in Europe. We offer highly interesting, complex and challenging activities in a collegial environment. Our employees appreciate this, whether in development, production or administration. We successfully combine innovative capability with tradition and many years of experience.
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
You are responsible for the independent testing of requirements and the initiation and management of alerts Creating and enquiring orders by default is your responsibility You conduct national procurement market research A further focus is on the support for the establishment of strategic supplier relations, among others by searching, selecting and, where appropriate, qualifying suitable suppliers according to specifications. You are responsible for preparing, conducting and preparing negotiations with suppliers - if necessary supported by your supervisor The independent implementation of continuous demand analyses is also part of your tasks You take over the development of strategic goals in coordination with the expert supervisor You are responsible for the implementation of national and international procurement market analyses, as well as the preparation of offer matrices and examination of technical aspects You identify cost-cutting potentials and derive appropriate measures
You have successfully completed their studies (business management, engineering, economic law, etc.) with multiannual professional experience or completed vocational training with subject-specific additional qualification as well as multiannual relevant experience in purchasing You have a pronounced technical affinity and sound product knowledge You bring good knowledge of contract law and a legal way of thinking You are confident in handling SAP and Microsoft Office and have fluent English skills; another foreign language is advantageous You are characterized by a structured, independent and proactive operation and bring the necessary loadability and resilience with You also bring a high readiness to travel and a confident and safe occurrence with A high degree of negotiation and communication strength as well as a pronounced team capacity complete your profile
Secure employer Attractive payment by IG metal tariff contract Kita grant Christmas and holiday money Development 30 days off Staff parking Bike leasing Fitness & Health Services Occupational pension Canteen Flexible sliding time controls Grant for the Deutschlandticket Company doctor Corporate Benefits
Location
 | KNDS | |
| 34127 Kassel | ||
| Germany |
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