Technical Buyer (m/f/d)

Lesjöfors is a globally active group of companies operating in the fields of development and production of technical springs, bending parts and stamping parts as well as gas springs. With more than 1,800 employees in over 25 production plants in Europe, Asia and USA, the Lesjöfors Group is one of the leading companies in the spring industry. High quality requirements and reliable customer support characterize our group. Our special strength is the development and production of customized technical springs as well as bending and stamping parts and gas compression springs in cooperation with our customers. To further develop our commercial business for technically demanding metal products, we are looking for a dedicated location in Velbert at the closest possible time Technical buyer (m⁠/⁠w⁠/⁠d)

Procurement of springs, stamping parts, stamping bending parts and components via the Group-wide production sites of the Lesjöfors Group Determination of appropriate production and delivery opportunities within the international group of companies Collection and evaluation of offers with regard to technical requirements, prices, capacities and delivery dates as well as price comparisons Care and care of existing national and international supplier relationships Participation in the further development of an external supplier network Monitoring the agreed cost, quality, delivery and deadline targets Implementation of price and contract negotiations within the framework of the negotiating objectives and decision-making margins stipulated by the purchasing management Advertising management Close cooperation with sales, logistics, quality and technology Support in optimizing purchasing processes Maintenance of purchase-relevant master data and documentation in the ERP system

Successfully completed technical or commercial vocational training Professional experience in international and technical purchasing, project purchase or distribution of technical products Good technical understanding and the ability to understand technical drawings and manufacturing requirements Ideally knowledge in the area of springs, stamping and stamping bending parts Negotiating skills, analytical thinking and an independent, structured way of working Safe handling of ERP systems as well as common MS Office applications Good English knowledge of word and writing Team skills, communication strength and joy in cooperation in an international environment Standing for occasional national and international missions

A varied and responsible activity in an international business environment The possibility to actively shape the expansion of our trading business A comprehensive introduction and individual development possibilities Attractive compensation with 30 days vacation per year Cooperation in a dedicated and collegial team