KNDS | Germany | 34xxx Kassel | Permanent position | Full time | Published since: 04.08.2026 on stepstone.de
Head of Purchasing (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 main tasks include the management of the department and the representation of purchasing interests in internal projects and external partners A key focus of your activity is the participation in the implementation and further development of product group management in the national and international environment based on the analysis of procurement processes In addition, you support the optimization of the supplier structure, in particular by the qualification and development of new suppliers You take responsibility for employee management and information as well as for the selection, assessment and development of employees In addition, you will be working on the further development of the department in terms of the organization of the construction and the process. The review, implementation and further development of product group strategies is also part of your responsibility In addition, coordinate and answer the intra-buying product groups Controlling procurement activities and meeting make-or-buy decisions are also your tasks. Depending on the requirement, you participate in contract and price negotiations or conduct these independently Continuous optimization of purchasing processes is another part of your task area You report directly to the Head of Division EK2 In addition, ensure the implementation of risk assessments and compliance with corporate policies
You have completed their studies, in particular as a Dipl.-Ing., Dipl.-Wirt.-Ing., Dipl.-Kfm., Dipl.-Wirt.-Jurist, Bachelor or Master, or a comparable qualification In addition, you will bring well-founded knowledge and experience in product group management as well as in purchasing and relevant procurement markets with You have at least five years of relevant professional experience Excellent communicative skills and a structured and independent way of working We presuppose reliable English skills; further foreign language skills are advantageous Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and SAP 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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