Lead Buyer Steel and Sheet Metal Construction - Strategic Purchasing (m/w/d)

Our client, an internationally leading family company in the field of construction machines, is looking for a Lead Buyer steel and sheet metal construction - strategic purchasing (m/w/d). Also become part of the successful company history. The body shall be filled in full time at the next possible time.

In this role you take a key position in strategic purchasing. They are responsible for the development and implementation of purchasing strategies for steel and sheet metal parts and ensure that the company will benefit from competitive suppliers in the future. Their main tasks include:Very good experience in steel and sheet metal construction is available. You lead and coordinate the Lead Buyers and buyers: within your area of responsibility at the professional level. You work closely with the Spartenobergesellschaft and the various works within the group of companies. They analyse global procurement markets and identify and build potential suppliers. In addition, you will develop and implement material group strategies to ensure long-term favorable conditions. In cooperation with the Purchasing, Technology and Quality departments, you develop savings potentials and realize cost advantages. They develop suppliers in terms of capacity, security of supply and quality standards. Your tasks include contract management including risk management for the material groups you are responsible for. Finally, coordinate and moderate projects and workshops to continuously optimize internal processes in purchasing.

They convince with your technical understanding as well as your experience in strategic purchasing. In addition, you will bring first leadership experience. Your profile includes:They have completed studies in the field of economic engineering, a further education on the technician (m/w/d) in the field of metal construction or a comparable qualification. In addition, you have several years of professional experience in purchasing in a coordinating role in steel and sheet metal construction. First experience in the professional leadership of employees as well as the ability to motivate and control a team also includes their profile They bring well-founded expertise in supplier and contract management. In addition, you are characterized by a pronounced target orientation, negotiation strength, self-initiative and high readiness to deploy. They are self-confident and binding and have very good English skills in word and writing, with further foreign language skills of advantage. Finally, bring about a readiness to travel about 25% a year.

It expects a direct fixation at our value-adding customer. In order to present you as best as possible with our customer, we jointly optimize your application documents and prepare you thoroughly for the interview in the company. In order for you to be hired on the best conditions, we will assist you in advance to negotiate your employment contract. In addition, we are happy to advise you free of charge for further suitable career opportunities. JOBV1_EN