Advanced Purchaser (m/f/d)

Job Description

Advanced Purchaser BA SAM ASC - Procurement (On-site)

• Lead all material-related topics in the BA project team.
• Responsible to control supplier-related milestones during the product development phase in-time sourcing.
• Follow-up on supplier and material status.
• Ensure a smooth and comprehensive hand-over to Plant Purchasing.
• Responsible for sourcing after SOP for BA-specific parts or if the BA has triggered the sourcing.
• Responsible for component sourcing and supplier selection.
• Support final negotiations in conjunction with Category Management to ensure competitiveness.
• Ensure in time Supplier Component Review e.g. by organizing/inviting the meetings.
• Support cost Reduction Programs (CRP) for BA’s products after SOP.
• Achieve best cost structure for acquisitions and new projects.
• Drive digitalization initiatives within Purchasing by using data-driven tools to improve transparency and decision-making.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel, Power BI and PowerPoint to analyze supplier/material data and prepare clear, digital dashboards and presentations.

Qualifications

• University degree in Economics/Technical studies or relevant professional experience.
• 2-3 years of experience in Purchasing or project functions.
• Experience in working with international teams on purchasing issues.
• Understanding and capability to collaborate with different foreign cultures (NAFTA, Asia, several European cultures).
• Good command of English, both written and verbal.
• Communication skills including presentation and negotiation techniques.
• Technical understanding of specific components / products.
• Procurement Process and Product Life Cycle (PLC) knowledge.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (Pivot, PowerQuery, XLOOKUP, data analysis).
• Experience with Power BI for data visualization and reporting.
• Strong PowerPoint skills for creating structured, insightful presentations.
• Confidence in working with digital tools, dashboards and data-driven decision processes.

Additional Information

What we offer:
Pay for Performance:

• Achievement Bonuses and Rewards;
• Recommendation Bonuses for new team members;
• Flexibility Program including flexible hours, mobile work and sabbaticals.

Wellbeing:

• Health & Wellness (Private Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Sport activities etc.);
• Different discounts (glasses, tires, medical, shopping);
• In-house restaurant & coffee corners.

Life-Long Learning:

• Technical, Soft Skills & Leadership trainings;
• Dedicated Programs and Conferences;
• Free Language Courses (English, German, French etc);
• Access to e-learning platforms;
• Career development opportunities (local and international);
• Internal development communities (Experts, Agile Community of Practice, Artificial Intelligence etc).

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