About the role

  • Operative Buyer managing the sourcing processes for plastic components and materials. Working across departments and ensuring quality and service in manufacturing requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Independently manage the entire operational procurement process for plastic parts, semi-finished products and raw materials
  • Request and evaluate quotations, place orders and handle complaints/claims
  • Maintain and further develop a dedicated supplier base in plastic processing and polymer technology
  • Serve as the operational interface between internal departments (e.g., Engineering, Production, Quality Assurance) and suppliers
  • Ensure quality, cost, delivery and service in line with the requirements of plastic manufacturing
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of purchasing processes as well as supplier performance and development
  • Support projects such as material substitution or sustainability initiatives in the plastics area

Requirements

  • Completed commercial training, ideally with additional qualification in procurement or a technical certification
  • Professional experience in operational purchasing, preferably in the plastics industry or plastic processing sector
  • Confident user of MS Office and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Microsoft Dynamics)
  • Technical understanding of plastics, their properties and processing methods
  • Organizational talent, negotiation skills and a structured, solution-oriented way of working
  • Hands-on mentality, team player and strong communication skills
  • Good German language skills, both written and spoken; English skills are an advantage

Benefits

  • Work internationally and help shape the future in water and environmental management
  • Freedom for initiative, further training and development opportunities
  • Attractive and comprehensive company benefits

Job title

Operational Buyer – Plastics

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

Tech skills

Location requirements

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