KRONOSPAN GmbH | Germany | 01xxx Lampertswalde bei Dresden | Permanent position | Full time | Published since: 10.04.2026 on stepstone.de
Head of Wood Purchasing (m/f)
We are a world leader in the production of high-quality wood materials. Since our foundation in 1897 – at the time with a single sawmill in the Salzburger Land – we have developed into an internationally successful and continuously growing company and have remained family-run until today. Today, Kronospan operates over 40 production sites, is present in 28 countries and employs more than 14,000 people worldwide. With around 600 employees, our location in Lampertswalde is one of our largest and most modern production facilities. Our growth creates perspectives: We offer a wide range of career paths, long-term development opportunities and a working environment that is characterised by innovation and technological development. We promote self-responsibility, support individual training and provide committed talents with real opportunities for ascent – both nationally and internationally. Become part of this strong team – and shape the future with us. .
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
Total responsibility for strategic and operational timber purchase Establishment and maintenance of supplier relationships and negotiation and conclusion of contracts Identification and evaluation of new suppliers and markets Organisation and optimization of wood transport incl. Selection of freight forwarders Ensuring correct processing in the ERP system and controlling billing processes (Selfbilling) Responsibility for FSC®/PEFC conformity and supplier testing Marketing of by-products (e.g. biomass) Leadership and further development of the purchasing team
Studies in the field of forest/wood industry, BWL or comparable Multiannual experience in buying wood, ideal with leadership experience Good market knowledge and negotiation skills Very good MS Office knowledge, especially Excel Safe handling of ERP systems Very good knowledge of German and English
A challenging, wide-ranging and interesting field of activity with high autonomy and many possibilities of development Excellent further development and promotion opportunities Very good working climate with flat hierarchies and fast decision paths Attractive remuneration Car Free staff parking with free e-car charging columns Granted lunch and free provision of drinking water and coffee Benefits for employees Medical care Occupational pension
Location
 | KRONOSPAN GmbH | |
| 01561 Lampertswalde bei Dresden | ||
| Germany |
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