Senior Buyer

Support local sourcing team in procurement and purchasing of Direct Materials to ensure timely availability of goods and materials at optimized TCO (Total Cost of Ownership)RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIESDevelopment and implementation of sourcing and procurement strategies for Watts Industries Germany in line with the European and global (sourcing) strategyAnalyze market trends, supply chain risks, and demand forecasts.Develop sourcing strategies for assigned commodities aligned with company goalsIdentify cost reduction opportunities through sourcing, process improvements, or value engineering.Benchmarking; identification of new (backup) sources and continuous improvement of the supply base to ensure an uninterrupted supply chain (quality and timing) at optimal TCOManaging supplier relationships and negotiating pricelists, terms and availability of materialsTroubleshooting supply problemsEnsuring the completeness and integrity of supplier data, purchasing records and related documentationPreparing cost estimates and report all results of cost reduction initiativesQUALIFICATIONSAt least 4 years' experience in purchasing dept or in a similar position in an industrial environmentProven track record in the procurement of technical productsSound knowledge of procurement and supply chain managementProficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systemsExcellent written and spoken communication skills in English (German will be a plus)Critical thinking and strong negotiation skillsStrong planning and organizational skillsAbility to work in a team and independentlyEDUCATIONUniversity degree in sourcing, supply chain management, business administration or a related fieldTRAVEL25-50%#J-18808-Ljbffr