Procurement Trainee assisting in procurement operations and vendor communication. Gaining exposure to procurement workflows and best practices in a hybrid work environment.
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
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