Associate Sourcing Category Manager managing approximately $50 million in spend for Medline. Strategic role in negotiations and sourcing initiatives driving cost reduction and supply continuity.
About the role
- Purchaser for electromechanical components and mechanical parts at telecommunications company. Focus on procurement processes, supplier management, and market observation.
Responsibilities
- Managing inquiries, including price and delivery-date negotiations
- Placing orders and comparing quotations
- Responsibility for supplier selection, processing and evaluation
- Conducting annual negotiations with suppliers
- Continuous optimization through performance monitoring
- Ensuring long-term and fair cooperation with suppliers
- Ongoing market monitoring for new products and price developments
- Preparing proposals for inventory planning, substitution and sell-off
Requirements
- At least 3 years of proven purchasing experience, preferably in a senior role
- Completed vocational training or degree in business administration or a related field
- Technical aptitude and an interest in technical processes and products
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in German and English
- Experience with ERP systems and proficiency in MS Office
- Strong team skills and ability to collaborate across different hierarchy levels
- Flexibility and willingness to travel for business (approximately 10% travel)
Benefits
- Flexible working hours and the option to work from home to support a healthy work–life balance
- Support for internal and external training and development opportunities so we can learn and grow together
- Opportunity to take a sabbatical
- Company health management program because your well‑being matters
- Social intranet to stay informed and connected
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