Local Buyer (m/f/d) - Indirect Procurement (Buyer)

About us

As the HOME OF THE PERFECT MATCH, ACTIEF pursues the mission of bringing together people and companies that truly fit each other. Fairness, transparency, and jobs with real perspectives are at the center of our work. As one of Germany's largest personnel service providers, ACTIEF is committed every day at around 80 locations nationwide to recognizing individual potential and creating sustainable connections.

Tasks

Are you strong in negotiations, technically savvy, and do you have a keen sense for procurement and contract management? Then you are exactly right for us!

For our customer in Kassel, we are looking for a Local Buyer (m/f/d) in full-time within the framework of temporary employment. In this responsible position, you will combine technical understanding with commercial know-how and ensure successful procurement processes with your negotiating skills and structured way of working.

• Supporting the Lead Buyer with strategic procurement tasks and the implementation of procurement goals, taking into account security of supply and product quality
• Checking requirement demands as well as initiating and managing tenders, including the creation of inquiries and orders
• Carrying out national and international market and demand analyses as well as creating offer comparisons
• Building, selecting, and further developing supplier relationships, including preparation, execution, and follow-up of negotiations
• Identification and implementation of cost reduction potentials within the framework of defined guidelines
• Close cooperation with project procurement and cross-functional teams, as well as participation in eProcurement topics

Requirements

• A completed degree in technical, business administration, or legal studies, or completed vocational training with subject-specific additional qualifications and many years of experience in the above-mentioned tasks
• Strong technical affinity as well as solid technical product knowledge
• Good knowledge of contract law and a structured, legally oriented way of thinking
• Very good user knowledge in SAP as well as Microsoft Office
• Fluent English skills in speaking and writing, other foreign languages are an advantage
• Structured, independent, and proactive way of working
• Strong communication and teamwork skills as well as a high degree of empathy
• Confident appearance as well as negotiating and assertiveness
• High level of stress resistance and resilience
• Willingness to travel (regular business trips)

Benefits

• Long-term employment opportunity in a company in the region
• Diverse discounts and exclusive employee offers via Corporate Benefits
• Very good chances of later permanent employment and a permanent position
• Fair pay according to GVP tariff including vacation and Christmas bonuses, hourly wage € 26.09 - € 33.14
• Professional and personal support by an ACTIEF contact person
• Free preventive medical examinations and provided work clothing

Application process

Email to: eisenach@actief-personal.de