About the role

  • Strategischer Einkäufer managing procurement processes at American Tower Germany. Collaborating with procurement manager on supplier relationships and procurement strategies.

Responsibilities

  • Execute procurement processes to ensure operational and administrative requirements are met
  • Request and evaluate quotations (RFQs) and conduct negotiations with suppliers
  • Monitor the market to identify trends and optimization opportunities
  • Develop new supplier relationships and improve negotiation outcomes
  • Manage and maintain supplier contracts and supplier qualifications
  • Implement and monitor strategic procurement negotiations
  • Conduct occasional supplier visits for quality assurance and process optimization
  • Analyze cost-saving and efficiency potential
  • Maintain the supplier database for the assigned categories
  • Prepare KPI reports and ensure transparency in procurement controlling
  • Work closely with the Procurement Manager and the procurement team to optimize procurement strategy and identify supply chain risks

Requirements

  • Very good MS Office skills, particularly Excel (advanced level)
  • Native German (negotiation-level)
  • Very good written and spoken English (minimum B2 level)
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills
  • Team player with flexibility when working across internal interfaces
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Confident presence in a dynamic environment and when interacting with senior management
  • Resilient under pressure, including peak work periods
  • Solution-oriented mindset and structured working style
  • High attention to detail, ability to multitask and meet deadlines
  • Independent yet team-oriented, with a positive attitude
  • High level of integrity, compliance awareness and sense of responsibility
  • Experience in data analysis is an advantage

Benefits

  • Work–life balance with flexible working hours and 30 days of annual leave
  • Comprehensive onboarding
  • Broad training and development program, e.g., language courses
  • Public transit subsidy
  • Opportunity to participate in the employee stock program
  • Company pension plan

Job title

Strategic Buyer

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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