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About the role
- Driving strategic procurement of mechanical components within the Andritz Group in Graz; contributing to supply chain goals and innovation.
Responsibilities
- Take overall responsibility for the strategic procurement of specific mechanical components and contribute directly to achieving our company goals
- Develop and implement material group and supplier strategies that ensure cost optimization, quality and value creation
- Lead projects independently, from analysis through implementation, and deliver measurable procurement results
- Increase effectiveness and efficiency through automation, framework volume contracts and the use of eProcurement solutions and our Shared Service Center
- Ensure material availability and on-time delivery across all project phases
- Manage supplier relationships and risks across the entire supply chain
- Work closely with project management, engineering and global SCM structures
- Drive strategic sourcing, volume consolidation and continuous improvement
- Manage contract negotiations and claims in coordination with Legal and project teams
- Harmonize SCM processes across divisions and projects for consistency and scalability
- Implement international best practices in strategic sourcing, supplier risk management and KPI-driven performance monitoring
- Benchmark SCM performance against global standards and identify targeted improvement opportunities
- Support the development of robust and agile supply networks that can respond to global disruptions and market dynamics
Requirements
- Completed technical training, ideally followed by a degree (HTL, FH, TU)
- Several years of experience in strategic procurement, ideally in the area of mechanical components
- Solid experience in supply chain management, preferably in an international industrial environment
- Project experience in plant engineering
- Strategic thinking and the ability to align the supply chain with business objectives
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills
- Fluent German and English; additional languages are an advantage
- SAP knowledge and experience with common SCM tools; advanced MS Office skills
- Willingness to travel
- Independent, careful and reliable working style
- Analytical and entrepreneurial thinking and approach
- Strong communication skills and a hands-on mentality
- Team player with assertiveness
Benefits
- Flexible working hours model
- Home office option
- Various employee discounts
- Subsidised company canteen
- Parking and good public transport access
- Bike leasing
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