International Direct Commodity Buyer

Our client is one of the leading and most innovative companies in developing and producing high-tech components made of polyurethane foams and EPP in Europe. They have 6 sites in Europe where around 2,000 colleagues work in a team-oriented, open, and honest culture, where we seek new ideas and actively encourage talent.To strengthen the European Corporate Purchasing Team we are searching for Indirect Commodity Buyers with Europe-wide responsibility for direct and indirect purchasing. You will be based at and work from our site in SAN, MLD or BB.Your responsibilitiesResponsibility for several categories related to commodity material across our main plants and office locations in Europe.Development and implementation of purchasing strategies.Execution of tenders, price and contract negotiations using appropriate e-procurement tools and techniques.Supplier nominations in close cooperation with the relevant corporate departments and the production plants.Identification and achievement of savings opportunities.Strategy deployment and implementation of frame contracts in the production plants.What distinguishes youCompleted degree in technical or business administration or similar qualificationSeveral years of professional experience in indirect purchasing in an industrial international environment, with strong knowledge in the areas of cost and market analysis.Strong negotiation and communication skillsHigh level of commitment, hands-on mentality, and ability to work under pressure as well as intercultural competence and willingness to occasionally travelBusiness fluent in English, good German/Polish/Czech language skills would be a plusProficient in SAP and MS Office, knowledge of e-procurement toolsWhat we offerUnlimited employment contractEmployer contribution to company pension scheme or life insuranceFlexible hours#J-18808-Ljbffr