Procurement of technical components according to specified technical requirements
Determining requirements and planning in the ERP system, issuing purchase orders and checking order confirmations and invoices
Requesting and evaluating quotes and conducting negotiations with suppliers
Optimizing inventory/disposition parameters and ensuring the availability of all finished products
Supporting claims/complaint handling
Conducting supplier pre-selections, evaluating and developing suppliers
Communicating with suppliers regarding changes and specifications
Assisting with supplier audits
Monitoring inventory levels and performing stock counts
Close collaboration with contacts in project work (R&D, Quality, Production)

Completed technical or business degree, or commercial/technical vocational training with further qualification (e.g., Fachwirt)
Several years of professional experience in technical purchasing (at least 3 years)
Understanding of technical requirements and specifications for required products and materials
Confident user of MS Office (good to very good skills)
Very good German and English language skills

Summer and winter company events
Team-building and development events
Opportunities for individual professional development with a dedicated training budget

Technical Buyer

Key skills