Operational Purchaser German speaker

About Coperion Coperion is strengthening its global presence by establishing a new team in Ferrara Italy. This team will support key procurement operations for our German-speaking sites in Germany and Switzerland. We are building a dynamic team that will operate in a hybrid work model offering a collaborative and flexible environment.We are looking for an Operational Purchaser to join this new role. You will be responsible for supporting the procurement process across multiple locations, ensuring smooth and efficient operations. This is a great opportunity for someone with some procurement or sales experience who wants to grow their career in purchasing within an international company.Your ResponsibilitiesManage the procurement process from order placement to invoice approval for the German-speaking Coperion locations.Assist with tenders price comparisons and order processing.Support price negotiations and contract finalizations within defined categories.Monitor order status and delivery schedules to ensure timely and accurate deliveries.Handle complaints and defective claims in collaboration with other departments.Communicate effectively with internal teams including Quality Assurance Logistics Planning Accounting and Production.Your QualificationsFluent German skills (spoken and written) mandatory.Experience in procurement administration sales assistance or related tasks.Customer-oriented with strong problem-solving skills and a hands-on attitude.ERP knowledge (Navision SAP or IFS) is a plus but not required.What We OfferA key role in a newly formed team in Italy driving critical operations across Europe.One-Year contract.Hybrid working model offering flexibility (2 days per week) and a collaborative environment.Opportunities for professional growth and development within a global company.Work in an international diverse team with a strong focus on cooperation and knowledge sharing.Come and join to Shape What Matters For Tomorrow.Who we are Coperion is an industry leader in compounding and extrusion feeding and weighing bulk material handling and service bringing a wealth of know-how and experience to the market. Customers benefit from Coperions divisions of Polymer Equipment & Systems and Service that are optimally networked on a global basis to offer ultimate support in the design manufacturing and implementation of ideal systems. Staffed by engineers chemists technicians and a variety of industry experts these Divisions form a powerhouse of process solutions for their is an Operating Company of Hillenbrand.Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI) Hillenbrand is a global industrial company that provides highly-engineered mission-critical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world. Our portfolio is composed of leading industrial brands that serve large attractive end markets including durable plastics food and recycling. Guided by our Purpose Shape What Matters For Tomorrow we pursue excellence collaboration and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates customers communities and other stakeholders. To learn more visit .EEO The policy of Hillenbrand Inc. is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individuals age race color sex religion national origin disability sexual orientation gender identity / expression or veteran status. Additionally Hillenbrand Inc. and our operating companies are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment email us at . In your email please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying. At Hillenbrand everyone is welcome to apply and Shape What Matters for Tomorrow.Key SkillsPurchasingSourcingProcurementHR SourcingMathSAPSupply Chain ExperienceMicrosoft ExcelERP SystemsFinancial Report InterpretationnegotiationManufacturingEmployment Type Full-TimeExperience yearsVacancy 1#J-18808-Ljbffr