Your contribution to something big;

Managing the supplier relationship for a defined set of suppliers ("voice to the supplier") within the category and assuming responsibility for supplier-specific target achievement
Negotiating contracts and business terms (e.g. corporate agreements, payment terms) and performing annual price negotiations
Undertaking supplier risk management (preventive and reactive)
Assuming quality responsibility in cooperation with the Purchasing Quality team
Managing supplier capacities in cooperation with the Logistics team
Managing escalations with suppliers (e.g. delivery, quality) according to the defined escalation model
Actively contributing to the development and implementation of the category strategy by providing inputs from the region, product lines, and suppliers
Managing and providing relevant purchasing data for ERP systems
Leading RFQ processes when appointed by the respective category manager

What distinguishes you;

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field
Several years of experience in procurement
Good negotiation skills
Analytical and professional working style
Ability to work in a self-organized and self-responsible way
Ability to contribute in an international business environment (good English skills, soft skills for working across different cultures)
Strong personality to promote your own ideas across interfaces

Commercial Buyer