ELAC SONAR GmbH | Germany | 24xxx Kiel | Permanent position | Full time / Home office | Published since: 14.08.2026 on stepstone.de
Strategic Purchaser (m/f/d)
ELAC SONAR – The open minded way of working ELAC SONAR. For almost 100 years we have been producing superior products for the digital underwater communication and are innovation drivers for the open system architecture of submarine solars. As a development-centered, medium-sized high-tech company, we use the military sector from the Kiel naval site and take a leading position in the world market with our products. To strengthen our team we are looking for a full-time
In this position, you are responsible for the strategic management of our procurement sources to ensure maximum cost efficiency while ensuring the highest quality and long-term security of supply for our components. .
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
You continuously evaluiate new sources of procurement and are responsible for the approval, management and strategic development of our suppliers. You carry out professional tenders and take over the independent management of contract and price negotiations. You select the optimal suppliers and negotiate extensive framework agreements. You make sure that all specific requirements of the projects are contractually secure. You act as an interface and coordinate the clarification of technical details between suppliers and our internal development teams. You will ensure permanent availability, cost efficiency, quality and sustainability of the required components.
You have a technical or business studies with a focus on supply chain management or a comparable qualification. You bring multi-year professional experience in strategic purchasing and are familiar with different negotiation situations and techniques. You are characterized by a high degree of negotiation skills, enforcement skills and a sound technical understanding. You have gained practical experience in the application of ERP systems. You communicate and negotiate safely in German and English. You have good knowledge of the current MS Office applications.
An unlimited employment contract An attractive remuneration according to the tariff of the metal and electrical industry 35 hours/week Flexible working hours & possibility for mobile work (max. 60%) Long-term perspectives & exciting challenges Flat hierarchies, open doors & short decision paths Open culture of opinion and ideas Familiary working atmosphere & esteeming interaction in international context Participation in the company fitness program with HANSEFIT and bike leasing possible
Location
 | ELAC SONAR GmbH | |
| 24159 Kiel | ||
| Germany |
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