Overseeing procurement activities across project categories in the construction and utilities sectors in the USA. Responsible for vendor management and compliance with procurement policies.
About the role
- Strategic Buyer in renewable energy sector enhancing procurement strategies and supplier management. Collaborating cross-functionally with teams to optimize supply chain efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement sustainable procurement strategies
- Future-proof procurement and value analysis of domestic and international sourcing markets
- Implement continuous improvements in quality, availability and price
- Select, evaluate and develop suppliers
- Regular negotiation, preparation and monitoring of contracts
- Strategic development of commodity groups
- Independently prepare, support and lead price negotiations
- Process optimization and standardization of procedures
- Contract management
- Active participation in cross-functional projects
- Advise business units on procurement-related matters
Requirements
- Degree in business administration (preferably with a focus on procurement) or completed commercial training with subject-specific further qualifications
- Relevant professional experience in a similar role in purchasing goods and services
- Fluent German and English, both written and spoken
- Structured, resilient, committed and communicative
- Entrepreneurial thinking and acting, cost awareness and negotiation skills
- High degree of assertiveness and initiative
- Willingness to undertake occasional multi-day business trips
Benefits
- 20% contribution to the company pension scheme
- Corporate fitness program
- Company bike leasing
- Flexible working hours with core hours
- Option for occasional short Fridays (early finish)
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