Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG | Germany | 33xxx Verl | Permanent position | Full time / Home office | Published since: 05.08.2026 on stepstone.de
Strategic Buyer Indirect Purchasing (m/f/d)
Beckhoff Automation is a leading technology company for automation technology and a pioneer in the field of PC-based control technology. Since our foundation in 1980, we have been an independent and owner-managed family business. In the 2025 financial year, we achieved sales of EUR 1.24 billion worldwide with 5.450 employees (as of February 2026) and representations in over 75 countries. At the next time, we are looking for a Strategic Purchaser (m/w/d) – Indirect Purchasing to strengthen our team. In this role, you assume the strategic responsibility for the procurement of non-production materials and services. Do you love challenges and are willing to face this challenge in a dynamically growing international environment? Then we look forward to your complete application including letters, CV and certificates. .
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
strategic responsibility for purchasing non-production materials and services Implementation of purchasing projects and requirements through preparation and execution of tenders, comparisons of offers, contract negotiations and order processing Development of efficient procurement processes and guidelines in indirect purchasing close exchange with the demand providers of the associated specialist departments continuous identification of savings Supporting a diverse procurement portfolio across all indirect product groups
successfully completed studies or commercial training with a focus on material management or logistics, alternatively relevant professional experience multi-year, well-founded professional experience in indirect purchasing Experience with purchasing software and tools such as ERP systems and e-procurement platforms as well as digital analysis and AI applications convincing appearance, negotiation and communication skills, even in stress situations, as well as ability to address correctly at eye level proactive, structured and independent working with a high level of team capability Ready to travel for supplier visits very good German knowledge (at least C2 level) as well as very good English knowledge (at least C1 level) in word and writing
exciting tasks in an international high-tech company with a lot of space for innovative ideas and professional development an open and familiar corporate culture with flat hierarchies and a culture of personal “you” a future-proof workplace for an economically sound family-owned company an attractive remuneration, 30 days vacation, grants for occupational pensions beyond the statutory requirements, benefits in terms of assets and holidays and Christmas allowances flexible and modern working time models, including sliding time as well as the possibility of compensating for additional work through leisure or paying off with a fair supplement Depending on the task area, the option to work mobile after a successful incorporation phase and sample time on individual days
Location
 | Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG | |
| 33415 Verl | ||
| Germany |
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