Global Procurement Manager responsible for commercial and strategic sourcing of Processing Equipment. Leading sourcing projects for Coffee, Food and Confectionery categories at Nestlé.
About the role
- Einkäufer managing procurement processes for Lawo's IP-based solutions in Rastatt, Germany. Ensuring smooth operations and vendor relations for timely deliveries and cost optimization.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the smooth execution and proper handling of all procurement processes, taking into account company objectives, particularly timely delivery.
- Material planning and scheduling of raw materials and purchased parts for the Lawo Group.
- Obtaining and negotiating quotes with suppliers and service providers.
- Issuing and monitoring purchase orders and framework/blanket orders.
- Reviewing and processing order confirmations.
- Tracking delivery schedules and order status to ensure our material planning.
- Acting as a communication interface with internal departments.
- Managing and developing supplier relationships.
- Preparing key performance indicators and statistics.
- Continuously optimizing procurement processes.
- Cost optimization as well as ensuring delivery capability and supplier availability.
- Use and maintenance of our ABAS ERP system.
Requirements
- Completed degree with a focus on procurement (e.g., business administration, certified commercial specialist).
- Several years of professional experience in a comparable position within a manufacturing company.
- Experience in purchasing electronic components is an advantage.
- Strong initiative, sense of responsibility and ability to execute.
- Good communication skills, confident presence and assertiveness.
- Structured, independent and solution-oriented working style.
- Strong team orientation and business-minded thinking.
- Fluent German and English, both written and spoken.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with additional benefits
- Company pension scheme
- Language courses and other training opportunities
- Daily catering with a wide selection of dishes
- Sun terrace for breaks
- Employee events
- Table football (foosball) and band rehearsal room
- E‑bike leasing
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