You will become familiar with the diverse responsibilities of an internationally oriented purchasing organization.
You will contribute to the development, implementation and ongoing monitoring of purchasing strategies.
You will participate in organizing and executing complex procurement projects as well as in handling project-related purchasing activities.
You will liaise with internal and external stakeholders, optimize order processing workflows, and implement delivery methods, processes and standards.
You will support continuous improvement initiatives and best-practice sharing.

University degree with above-average results in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or a comparable field
Initial relevant practical experience, ideally in purchasing or supplier management
Previous international experience is an advantage
Business-fluent German and very good English skills
Confident use of common ERP systems and MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
Independent, structured working style combined with strong analytical and strategic thinking
Strong communication skills, enjoyment of teamwork and intercultural collaboration
High target orientation, strong negotiation skills and convincing presentation abilities

Trainee, Purchasing & Supplier Management

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