Junior Category Buyer (m/f/d)

This is how you make impact as a Category Buyer:

As a Strategic Buyer (m/f/d), you will implement the procurement strategy for assigned commodity groups and/or suppliers in close coordination with the department manager and corporate procurement. You will ensure smooth procurement processes, effective supplier management, and the awarding of contracts.

The position is within the Procurement Department, Strategic Procurement Division, working flexible hours. This is a permanent full-time position.

 This is what we offer:

• Varied and challenging tasks with interesting development prospects

• Performance-based remuneration, a strong team-oriented working environment, and attractive additional benefits

• A healthy work-life balance with flexible working hours, on-site canteen and fitness facilities

This is what you bring to the team:

• Completed vocational training with several years of professional experience; alternatively, a certified business administrator, technician, master craftsman, or specialist qualification with relevant experience; or a bachelor's degree, preferably in business administration, logistics, commerce, or electrical engineering

• Experience in procurement and purchasing environments, including knowledge of contract law and negotiation techniques

• Ideally, experience with supplier audits and basic knowledge of common quality management tools

• Basic knowledge of systems such as Bay-2-Quote, BOM Connector, N5, CAQ, Savis, Doxis, or similar applications

• Advanced English language skills and strong PC and IT application proficiency

• Analytical, structured, and results-oriented working style

• Initiative, strong communication and negotiation skills, assertiveness, and the ability to work effectively in a team

Your daily responsibilities include:

• Execution of procurement activities, supplier management, and contract awarding

• Support in the development and implementation of commodity group and sourcing strategies

• Participation in the expansion and enhancement of supplier management processes

• Evaluation of suppliers and, where necessary, preparation of escalation measures

• Support in the planning, execution, and optimization of strategic purchasing activities

• Assistance in organizing and conducting supplier workshops and meetings

• Maintenance and analysis of procurement-related KPIs and master data, as well as conducting price and commercial benchmarking

• Preparation of reports, presentations, and decision-making documents

• Support in the preparation and coordination of supplier audits

• Close internal and external communication with suppliers and other functional departments