Buyer - Strategic & Operational Purchasing (m/f/d)

You are responsible for the entire procurement process of defined product groups and ensure smooth material availability You process ordering requirements in the ERP, collect offers, perform comparisons of offers, and start enquiries You actively participate in the selection, evaluation, release and development of suppliers and strengthen our global supplier network You conduct price negotiations and implement cost optimization measures in partnership You're puggling master data in ERP and constantly working on improving our purchasing processes You develop and implement purchasing strategies that take into account optimal conditions, quality requirements and sustainability goals You test market and technology trends, recognize risks early and take strategic measures You work closely with production, logistics, quality and development to identify needs early and ensure optimal procurement solutions

Completed commercial or technical studies or comparable training Multiannual, relevant professional experience in operational and/or strategic purchasing – ideally in the industrial or technical environment Safe handling of ERP systems and a strong understanding of procurement processes Communication strength and a sovereign occurrence in negotiations High self-initiative, structured, solution-oriented working together with analytical and entrepreneurial thinking Team skills and joy in cross-departmental cooperation German and good knowledge of English.

Health & activity: EGYM Wellpass, free drinks, organic fruit and supplement for lunch – for your vitamin-kick and more exercise. Regular yoga sessions, vaccinations and ergonomic jobs to keep you healthy and feel comfortable Flexibility: Attractive working hours, good railway connection, parking and VVS grant Attractive Extras: Corporate Benefits, FutureBens, -15 % in the Outletcity Metzingen and the Edenred card Continuing education & development: Unlimited access to master plan and 30 hours of learning per year during working hours. In addition, we support you with external further education and training so that you can expand your skills and advance your career Work flexibly & protect the environment: Our work model combines presence in the office with mobile work on flex days. So you can better arrange family and profession, gain more flexibility and reduce your daily commuting – a plus for you and the environment! Pre-supervised for age: occupational pension provision for your future insurance Community: Team events, K2 events and the possibility to be part of the energy transition Sustainable mobility: You have the opportunity to use a service e-bike – including private use! If you are max. Living 20 km from K2 and using the bike for your work, you can benefit from an attractive grant of up to 3,000 €. Significant parking spaces for e-cars with charging facilities are also available Workplace of the future: Modern technology and high-quality equipment for productive work

WHERE WHIR K2 Systems – Connecting Strength

We bundle strengths: innovative assembly systems, digital technology and people with energy and know-how to create high-quality solutions for solar systems. With around 500 employees at 10 locations worldwide, K2 Systems is driving the production of solar energy with intuitive assembly systems, state-of-the-art digital services and exceptional customer service. K2 solutions are mainly produced in Europe. This and the company’s procurement strategy underlines the commitment to sustainability. Since its founding in 2004, we have secured photovoltaic systems all over the world. .