KNDS | Germany | 34xxx Kassel | Permanent position | Full time | Published since: 16.02.2026 on stepstone.de
Lead 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
As a Lead Buyer, your main task is the structured management and strategic orientation of the product groups assigned to you and the professional management of the Local Buyer You will take care of the implementation of the agreed goals in purchasing Performance of procurement market analyses and optimization of procurement processes is also one of your tasks You take over the development and development of supplier relationships with regular supplier evaluation You are also responsible for the development and presentation of product group strategies As a Lead Buyer, you are discarded for the formulation and implementation of the resulting procurement targets You take over the preparation and independent management of contract and price negotiations A further task is the formulation and presentation of solutions in complex questions together with the specialist departments. You take over the professional leadership, guidance and control of the work in the assigned team
You have a successfully completed technical, economic studies or completed vocational training with a corresponding additional qualification Multiannual professional experience in purchasing investment and services, ideally already as lead buyers in group-related structures are advantageous You have good knowledge of contract law, negotiation skills and enforcement skills You bring a strong sense of quality, cost and time In addition, you have good SAP and MS Office skills You have good English skills in word and writing, other foreign languages are advantageous Team spirit as well as an independent, committed and responsible way of working 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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