International Direct Commodity Buyer

Our client is one of the leading and most innovative companies in developing and producing high-tech components made of polyurethane foams and EPP in Europe. They have 6 sites in Europe where around 2,000 colleagues work in a team-oriented, open, and honest culture, where we seek new ideas and actively encourage talent.

To strengthen the European Corporate Purchasing Team we are searching for Metal Commodity Buyers with Europe-wide responsibility for direct purchasing. You will be based at and work from one of their sites ( Germany, Czech Republic, Spain or Poland) . 

Your responsibilities

• Responsibility for several categories related to commodity material across our main plants and office locations in Europe.
  
• Development and implementation of purchasing strategies.
  
• Execution of tenders, price and contract negotiations using appropriate e-procurement tools and techniques.
  
• Supplier nominations in close cooperation with the relevant corporate departments and the production plants.
  
• Identification and achievement of savings opportunities.
  
• Strategy deployment and implementation of frame contracts in the production plants.
  

What distinguishes you

• Completed degree in technical or business administration or similar qualification
  
• Several years of professional experience in direct purchasing in an industrial international environment, with strong knowledge in the areas of cost and market analysis.
  
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
  
• High level of commitment, hands-on mentality, and ability to work under pressure as well as intercultural competence and willingness to occasionally travel
  
• Business fluent in English, good German/Polish/Czech language skills would be a plus
  
• Proficient in SAP and MS Office, knowledge of e-procurement tools
  

What we offer

• Unlimited employment contract
  
• Employer contribution to company pension scheme or life insurance
  
• Flexible hours