Strategic Buyer / Product Group Manager (m/w/d) Machining Technology

Our customer Voith Group is a globally active technology company with over 160 years of experience. Voith Turbo develops state-of-the-art drive and automation technologies for railways, commercial vehicles, industrial and marine applications. At the headquarters in Heidenheim, experts work on the further development of efficient hybrid and electrical drives, digital control systems and intelligent energy management solutions. With innovative technologies, Voith Turbo contributes to sustainability and efficiency in mobility and industry. The position of the Strategic Purchaser (m/w/d) / Product Group Manager (m/w/d) for the Machining segment is to be taken at the Heidenheim site in full time (40 hours a week). They expect exciting challenges, international projects and diverse development opportunities in a globally active family business with a strong, value-based corporate culture. Be part of this success story and join the mobility solutions of tomorrow!

Development and implementation of global product group strategies incl. Procurement market analyses Development and holistic support of a supplier portfolio for the demand providers inhouse Comprehensive supplier management incl. negotiation of framework, supply and work contracts as well as major award projects (selection, evaluation, development, awards) Ensuring optimal procurement processes as well as costs and quality in development projects Design of optimal framework conditions for efficient and slim order processing Implementation of optimization measures of the supply chain Identification and implementation of cost optimization approaches

Senior Consultant (m/w/d) or similar, as an alternative Professional experience in strategic purchasing and Group management in an industrial company, ideally in global procurement Good technical understanding and affinity on technical topics Very good knowledge of German and English in word and writing (C1-C2) High self-initiative, independent, structured action combined with hand-on mentality and excellent communicative skills readiness to travel abroad (about 30%)

We pay a collective salary and if necessary Industry supplements, holiday and Christmas money as well as shift supplements according to the GVP tariff agreement. Your employment contract is unlimited. In cooperation with Allianz and the Nuremberg Insurance, we offer an occupational pension scheme. If necessary, we finance individual training courses that will continue to take you in the long term. With us, employees receive premiums on special occasions - for example 25 euros for birthday or 120 euros as a thank you for a daring colleague. As an expert employee you get exclusive discounts in over 600 shops and online shops. We will also be happy to advise you on other advertised positions and career opportunities. JOBV1_EN