Head of Purchasing

Role Overview

• Coordination of purchasing at company level
• Supporting the Purchasing Manager of the Division Control Company (DCC-PM) in defining the divisional purchasing strategy
• Implementation and further development of group-wide and division-wide Material Group Management
• Responsibility for purchasing targets for the local company
• Flexibility including optimisation of replenishment times and implementation of a multi-supplier strategy
• Ensuring the availability of materials
• Optimisation of stock levels
• Reduction in material costs
• Close collaboration with the DCC-PM
• Functional and disciplinary supervision of the purchasing staff
• Development of the purchasing department to a strategic partner and supply chain expert
• Coordination of personnel planning with the DCC-PM
• Responsibility for purchasing controlling at company level
• Active participation in the definition and implementation of price forecasts and purchasing results
• Implementation of sustainable measures for competitiveness and innovation of procured parts
• Active participation in the cross-plant purchasing project portfolio

Requirements

• Several years of experience in procurement management
• Sound knowledge of procurement strategies and controlling
• Management experience and ability to work in a team
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to assert oneself

Benefits

• competitive salary
• pension scheme
• training and development opportunities
• subsidised canteen
• retailer discounts
• travel opportunities
• sports and social club
• cycle to work scheme
• early finish on a Friday