Manager / Deputy Manager - Purchasing

Company Description

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Syntegon is a global leader in process and packaging technology. With around 5,800 colleagues in nearly 20 countries, the Syntegon Group works on intelligent and sustainable technologies for the pharmaceutical and food industries. Let's contribute together to ensuring that people worldwide are provided with high-quality medications and safely packaged food.

With our global service organization and our comprehensive service portfolio, we contribute sustainably to the profitable growth of our customers. Together, let's help ensure that people around the world are supplied with high-quality medicines and safely packaged foods.

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Job Description

• Manage day-to-day purchasing activities including the creation and release of purchase orders for production parts, bought-out components, consumables, and services. Ensure timely order processing to meet production and project timelines.
• Manage the company’s day-to-day purchasing activities and ensure that all purchasing agents are meeting their personal performance standard
• Monitor and forecast inventory levels, managing raw materials and supplies to prevent shortages or excess stock. 
• Ensure purchased products and services meet the organization's quality standards
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to forecast demand and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
• Ensure accuracy of purchase orders including pricing, part numbers, quantities, and delivery dates. Maintain complete and compliant procurement records in the ERP system.
• Price Monitoring & Variance Handling – Work with strategic sourcing for price updates and resolve price mismatches in POs vs. invoices. Track and analyse material cost variances and take corrective actions.
• Cross-Functional Coordination – Collaborate with Engineering (for part specifications), Quality (for supplier non-conformance), Stores (for GRN issues), and Accounts (for invoice queries).
• Monitor and manage supplier performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and quality standards.
• ERP & Data Management – Maintain up-to-date master data in ERP including vendor details, lead times, and pricing. Run system reports to track order status, delays, and purchasing KPIs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical / Production / Supply Chain Management
• 8-12 years of experience in purchasing or procurement operations, preferably in a capital equipment or machine-building environment
• SAP software experience required
• Strong negotiation skills with a proven ability to manage supplier relationships
• Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy and quality.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Additional Information

We are a group of open-minded and high-spirited collaborators. We emphasize collaboration and mutual support. We are more than happy to support your wishes of improvement within your area of expertise. Besides that, we offer a fine salary package, health insurance and various fun social activities.

Syntegon offer:

• An attractive job in an international company
• A corporate culture with a strong focus on technology and collaboration
• Great opportunities for personal and professional development
• Informal work environment and committed colleagues
• An attractive salary package, pension and health insurance.

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