Strategic Buyer

As our Strategic Buyer, you will take ownership of strategic purchasing decisions, develop category strategies, and ensure efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective procurement. With your analytical mindset and negotiation strength, you keep an eye on global markets, suppliers, and supply chain trends — always striving for continuous improvement and long-term competitiveness.Your Responsibilities- Develop and implement purchasing and supplier strategies for assigned categories (e.g. belts/ropes, metalworking, raw material purchasing, turning, milling, laser cutting, bending, forging).- Analyze and monitor global procurement markets, identify and evaluate suppliers, and drive supplier development in close collaboration with Quality Management and R&D.- Conduct price, framework, and delivery negotiations to secure best-in-class conditions and sustainable partnerships.- Perform end-to-end supply chain and TCO analyses, optimize goods flows, and minimize supply risks.- Actively contribute to product development and redesign projects with a focus on cost efficiency and time-to-market.- Maintain material master data in the ERP system and prepare KPI-based analyses and reports to identify improvement opportunities.- Identify technological trends in procurement and actively contribute ideas for process optimization and digital transformation.Your Profile- Degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable qualification with a focus on Purchasing or Supply Chain Management- Several years of professional experience in strategic purchasing, ideally in an international industrial environment- Excellent ERP system skills and advanced MS Office proficiency- Experience with Advanced Planning Tools (APT) is a plus- Strong negotiation skills in both national and international contexts- Fluent in English (spoken and written); additional languages are an advantage- Analytical, structured, and proactive working style with a strong sense of responsibility- Excellent communication skills, assertiveness, and ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teamsReady to Make an Impact?We look forward to receiving your applicationApply now by sending your complete documents.