Purchaser (m/f/d)

Your Tasks

• Review and evaluate purchase requisitions, and obtain and analyze supplier quotations
• Independently negotiate purchasing and contract terms, including pricing, delivery schedules, and payment conditions
• Support the development and continuous improvement of framework agreements with suppliers
• Analyze commodity groups, procurement markets, and supplier structures to optimize purchasing strategies
• Plan, prepare, and manage tendering and bidding processes
• Advise and support internal stakeholders in demand planning and requirements definition
• Obtain, evaluate, and compare quotations to ensure cost-effective procurement decisions
• Manage operational purchasing activities, including system documentation and processing in SAP
• Handle and follow up on supplier claims and complaints in close coordination with internal and external stakeholders
• Maintain, validate, and analyze relevant master data and procurement data in SAP
• Actively contribute to strategic procurement initiatives as well as digitalization and process optimization projects
• Prepare, analyze, and present regular reports, KPIs, and statistical evaluations

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, or a completed commercial apprenticeship with relevant professional experience in a comparable role
• Proven experience in technical and/or strategic procurement
• Strong presence and excellent negotiation skills
• Excellent analytical thinking and communication skills
• Solution-oriented and cost-conscious mindset, with the ability to manage complex situations effectively
• Efficient, independent, and self-driven way of working
• Fluent German language skills and business-fluent English, both written and spoken
• Proficiency in MS Office applications; SAP user knowledge and strong data literacy are highly desirable
• High level of commitment, strong communication and teamwork skills, and a proactive approach