Description :
- Observing, analysing and classifying global procurement markets for various product groups (e.g. metal, plastic)
- Developing and implementing the global strategy, taking internal and external factors into account
- Defining, managing and optimising the supplier portfolio, including the global distribution of purchasing volumes
- Negotiation for framework and individual contracts as well as the design of pricing structures in the assigned product group
- Identifying and realising potential savings and efficiency gains
- Project management of strategic procurement projects
- This role is not a people leadership position.
Requirements :
Completed university degree or comparable qualificationSound professional experience in strategic purchasingKnowledge of contract law is an advantageAnalytical skills as well as results- and customer-orientated workStrong communication skills, strong negotiating skills and assertivenessBusiness fluent in EnglishWillingness to travelThis position will be in the US, but will be reporting to a functional manager at our HQ in Germany.
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