About this role
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