KASTO Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG | Germany | Permanent position | Full time | Published since: 16.01.2026 on stepstone.de
Strategic Buyer (m/f/d)
We are KASTO – an internationally active family company with over 700 employees worldwide. For decades, we have been leading our industry and set standards for metal sawing, bearing and material handling. Our motto: sawing. Warehouse. More. Because we keep thinking – in systems, in processes, in the team. At KASTO, technology, software and service work hand in hand – just like we humans. What makes us special: people behind technology. Our employees form the heart of our success. We work in different areas and with diverse know-how as a team. .
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
What you can expect Pick up offers to cover current needs Preparing, guiding and preparing shopping negotiations Definition of supplier and purchasing prices and contract structures Takeover of operational purchasing tasks in the project business Conducting analyses on the procurement market, cost structures, supplier networks Development of new suppliers as well as systematic supplier setup Further development and implementation of purchasing strategies Continuous improvement of procurement processes Cooperation with adjacent departments such as development and production
What you bring Higher technical training or completed technical studies Professional experience in strategic purchasing Enforceability and high level of negotiating skills Embossed analytical and communicative skills Knowledge of manufacturing processes and cost structure analysis Good knowledge of English readiness to travel Outstanding commercial knowledge
What we offer A thorough and individual training with personal support A team looking forward to working with you A varied working environment with exciting tasks. A performance-based salary and a secure, future-oriented workplace A flexible working time model
Location
 | KASTO Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG | |
| 77855 Achern | ||
| Germany |
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