Operational Buyer (m/f/d) (Buyer)

RecruiterSchmieder GmbH UnternehmensberatungBodenseekreis, Ravensburg, Ravensburg, WürttembergEURESpublished 09/04/2026
Nice-to-have:SAP
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For over 40 years, Schmieder has been bringing the right people to the right companies. Only one application is needed to benefit from our extensive network. We accompany you 100% free of charge on the way to your dream job in the Lake Constance-Upper Swabia region.

On behalf of our client, an internationally leading provider of innovative automation technology in the Friedrichshafen area, we are looking for an Operational Buyer (m/f/d). The position is to be filled full-time and as a permanent placement. The salary range for the position is €47,000 - €55,000 gross per year, depending on individual experience and qualification. Ref. 47612

Tasks

  • Scheduling of required materials as well as determination of the need for external components and assemblies based on defined planning and requirement data
  • Continuous monitoring of stocks and delivery dates, early recognition of possible bottlenecks, and coordination of suitable measures with the manager
  • Maintenance and administration of relevant parameters in the ERP system as well as application of the defined scheduling procedures
  • Creation and processing of orders as well as transmission of orders to national and international suppliers
  • Management of logistical control instruments, especially delivery schedules, including quantity coordination and execution of material calls
  • Written and telephone communication with international suppliers as well as intra-group locations
  • Management of problem part management by obtaining quotes from alternative suppliers, initiating broker inquiries, and coordinating special measures such as special transports, special releases, and capacity expansions

Requirements

  • Successfully completed commercial training, for example as Industriekaufmann (m/f/d), Groß- und Außenhandelskaufmann (m/f/d), or a degree in the field of Betriebswirtschaftslehre / Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen
  • Professional experience as an Operational Buyer (m/f/d), Clerk (m/f/d) in purchasing, in materials management, or a comparable activity
  • Experience in the procurement of serial parts, ideally with a focus on electronic components
  • Confident handling of ERP systems, SAP knowledge desirable
  • Good English skills in speaking and writing for communication with international suppliers and group locations
  • Very good organizational skills for the structured planning of material flows, delivery dates, and special actions
  • Independent, careful, and structured way of working with a sense of responsibility for deadlines and quality

Benefits

  • We accompany you 100% free of charge on the way to your dream job
  • One application, many possibilities - you benefit from our excellent network to the management levels of well-known corporations and successful Hidden Champions from the Lake Constance-Upper Swabia region
  • Time savings - we take the tedious job research off your hands and deliver positions directly suited to your wishes and your profile
  • We provide you with exclusive information about the companies, details about the position, the working environment, the conditions, and more
  • With us, you bypass the classic application process - at your request, we recommend your documents including a reference directly to the personnel decision-makers
  • Another advantage over classic job portals: We also know discrete positions that are not communicated publicly by companies

Have we piqued your interest? Please apply exclusively, quickly, and discretely via our application portal: www.jobs.schmieder-personal.de/47612

For further questions, Ms. Fürst looks forward to a personal conversation at 07502 9449-287.