You manage the entire operational procurement process for materials and services: quotation analysis (price, quality, delivery time, sustainability)
Conduct price and terms negotiations within your delegated authority
Place orders, track delivery dates, manage reminders and handle complaints in the ERP system (proAlpha)
Serve as the point of contact for internal departments and provide support on intercompany matters
Build and maintain long-term supplier relationships, perform evaluations and support supplier audits
Monitor market and price developments
Optimize and digitize procurement processes; maintain master data
Analyze purchasing KPIs, prepare reports and contribute to cost-saving projects
Participate in contract and investment projects as well as group-wide synergy initiatives

Completed commercial vocational training — ideally as an industrial clerk or in wholesale and foreign trade (or equivalent)
At least 5 years of experience in operational purchasing within a manufacturing company
Confident in using MS Office and ERP systems — proAlpha is an advantage
Strong negotiation and communication skills
Analytical thinker, assertive, team
and process-oriented

Procurement Specialist – Purchasing

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