Operational Buyer (m/f/d) Mechanics

TKMS GmbHBremenArbeitsagenturpublished 08/10/2026
Must-have:SAP
Machine translation — original language: German.Show original

Company

TKMS stands for outstanding engineering and innovative strength in surface and underwater shipbuilding. For more than 185 years. As a strong partner trusted by NATO, we build 70 percent of its submarine fleet, thereby contributing to peace and security. Worldwide. Ready to work with the best and as part of a team of more than 9,700 colleagues? As a growing naval company, we offer future-proof development opportunities in an international, diverse high-tech environment. We develop strength.

Tasks

  • Execution of all cross-location operational purchasing activities for the assigned product group including corresponding documentation
  • Ensuring material availability in the assigned product groups and checking inquiry documents (e.g., specifications, drawings) for completeness
  • Independent negotiation with suppliers to clarify deadlines, prices, and other operational purchasing topics
  • Coordination with internal interface partners (including production, development, quality) on operational purchasing topics as well as maintenance of operational movement and master data in the tools/systems used
  • Participation in the implementation of product group strategies in consultation with Strategic Purchasing and examination as well as clarification of complex differences and deviations

Profile

  • Subject-specific (commercial) vocational training
  • Many years of professional experience in technical, international purchasing with sound technical knowledge
  • Proficient knowledge in SAP, MS-Office and business fluent English skills in speaking and writing
  • Structured, process-oriented and analytical way of working, combined with high solution orientation, initiative and negotiation competence
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills as well as the ability for interdisciplinary cooperation

What we offer

For us, it is a matter of course to offer optimal framework conditions. These include, among others:

  • Welcomeday and onboarding program
  • Attractive collective agreement remuneration
  • Flexible and family-friendly working hours through flextime/lifetime working accounts as well as home office regulations
  • 30 days of annual leave as well as special leave according to the collective agreement
  • Excellent company pension scheme
  • Exciting tasks on innovative products in a growing naval company
  • Subsidy for the Jobticket or Deutschlandticket
  • Company fitness with nationwide network partners
  • Bikeleasing
  • Comprehensive additional benefits / attractive external offers
  • Individual learning and development opportunities in person and digitally
  • Comprehensive health management including prevention offers
  • Close cooperation with managers and the staff council

Collegial cooperation and respect in dealing with one another – that is what we have been offering for over 185 years! We look forward to online applications stating your salary expectations and current notice period.

Contact

TKMS GmbH Acquisition und Experience Alena Telch

We value diversity

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/worldview, disability, age as well as sexual orientation and identity.

Contact person

Listed by the employer in the job posting — for questions and your application.

  • Alena TelchAcquisition und Experience