Buyer managing procurement operations for services and goods at qards, a leading processing company in Germany. Collaborating with departments and negotiating contracts with suppliers to fulfill diverse needs.
Responsibilities
You will support the team in all operational procurement matters
You coordinate and manage the entire procurement/tendering process
You conduct the associated price negotiations
You play a key role in shaping procurement contracts (service agreements, works contracts, and IT contracts)
You independently conduct contract negotiations with service providers and suppliers
You identify issues that need clarification from the perspectives of data protection, information security, internal audit, etc., and coordinate these with the relevant specialist colleagues
You actively contribute to projects within the team and across departments
Requirements
Completed commercial vocational training or a university degree
Basic legal knowledge, especially in contract law
Ideally several years of professional experience in operational procurement of services and/or IT purchases
Strong goal- and solution-orientation, a confident manner, and excellent communication skills
Very good, negotiation-level German (C2) and good English skills
A conscientious and structured working style, as well as strong analytical skills
Benefits
30+ days of vacation per year
Flexible working hours (flexitime) and the option to work remotely up to 80%
Extensive development and training opportunities
Prepaid credit card (Edenred) with regular tax-free top-ups
Health and wellness programs
Modern canteen with meal subsidies, plus complimentary coffee, tea and water
Free counseling through the Employee Assistance Program for you and your dependents
Additional benefits such as JobRad (company bike), employee discounts, etc.
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