Strategic buyer for procurement processes in telecommunications infrastructure at American Tower Germany. Involves supplier negotiation, market analysis, and collaboration with procurement team.
Responsibilities
Execute procurement processes to ensure operational and administrative requirements are met
Request and evaluate offers (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 qualifications
Implement and monitor strategic procurement negotiations
Conduct occasional supplier visits for quality assurance and process optimization
Analyze cost-saving and efficiency opportunities
Maintain the supplier database for assigned material categories
Prepare KPI reports and ensure transparency in procurement controlling
Work closely with the Procurement Manager and the purchasing team to optimize procurement strategy and identify supply chain risks
Requirements
Very good MS Office skills, especially Excel (advanced level)
Negotiation-level German (native or equivalent)
Very good English, spoken and written (at least B2 level)
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Team player with flexibility when working across internal interfaces
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
Confident presence in a dynamic environment and when interacting with management
Resilient under pressure, including during peak workloads
Solution-oriented mindset with a structured approach to work
High attention to detail, ability to multitask and meet deadlines
Independent yet team-oriented with a positive attitude
High integrity, strong 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
Diverse training and development programs, e.g., language courses
Subsidy for public transport
Opportunity to participate in the employee share/stock program
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