About this role
We see it as our daily mission to make a significant contribution to greater safety and efficiency on roads and railways. That goes for passenger and goods transport - all over the world. Making mobility safe on roads and railways - that is the mission driving us each and every day at Knorr-Bremse. It has been that way for over 110 years. Today the Knorr-Bremse Group, based in Munich, is the world's leading manufacturer of braking systems and a leading supplier of safety-critical sub-systems for rail and commercial vehicles. As an innovator in our fields, we advance developments in mobility and transport technologies. YOUR TASKS Identify and drive initiatives for cost reduction and efficiency improvement on a global, regional, and multi-site level for Machines & MRO Drive multi-site sourcing projects, execute RFQs and negotiate prices and commercial terms & conditions, while shaping the future direction of the Machines & MRO procurement landscape Develop and implement the purchasing strategy for the assigned categories (Machines & MRO) in close collaboration with the Global Category Director, functional departments and the relevant locations Lead complex global contract negotiations with a focus on equipment procurement, service agreements, service level agreements Support the implementation of sustainability and compliance initiatives in Machines & MRO procurement Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define requirements and ensure alignment with business objectives Provide functional leadership and guidance to regional category managers, local purchasing and project teams Monitor market trends and supplier performance to ensure continuous improvement and innovation in the supply base Ensure alignment with global procurement policies and contribute to the development of best practices YOUR PROFILE Bachelor's/Master's Degree Min. 3 years of professional experience in strategic procurement, preferably in Machines & MRO Equipment and Services in international business environment Strong knowledge of sourcing processes and supplier management in the Machines & MRO domain Strong negotiation skills and experience in managing complex supplier contracts Ability to communicate effectively across organizational units and build consensus Profound skills in Excel and PowerPoint to structure your projects and communicate progress to top management. Experience with SAP is an additional big advantage Team player with assertiveness and excellent communication skills Fluent in English (mandatory); German language skills are a plus Willingness to travel occasionally (approx. 10%) What we offer: Participation in international projects Modern office environment Flexible working hours with Home Office opportunity Successful and fast-growing company Cohesive and supporting team