Strategic Buyer responsible for market analysis and supplier management in procurement processes. Collaborating closely with engineering and project management teams for optimal purchasing effectiveness.
About the role
- Purchasing Agent managing procurement processes for qards, a leading payment processing company in Germany. Collaborating with departments and suppliers on purchasing agreements.
Responsibilities
- Support the team in all operational procurement matters
- Coordinate and oversee the entire procurement/tendering process
- Conduct corresponding price negotiations
- Draft and structure purchasing contracts (service contracts, works contracts and IT contracts)
- Independently negotiate contracts with service providers and suppliers
- Liaise with specialist colleagues regarding data protection, information security, internal audit, etc.
- Actively participate in projects within the team and cross-functionally
Requirements
- Completed commercial vocational training or a university degree
- Basic legal knowledge, particularly in contract law
- Ideally several years of professional experience in operational procurement of services and/or IT procurement
- Strong goal- and solution-orientation, confident presence, and excellent communication skills
- Excellent, negotiation-level German (C2) and good English skills
- Conscientious and structured working style as well as good analytical skills
- A clean basic police clearance certificate (no entries)
- A signed internal declaration confirming that your financial affairs are in order (e.g., no personal bankruptcy or wage garnishment)
Benefits
- 30+ days vacation per year
- Flexible working hours (flexitime)
- Opportunity to work remotely up to 80%
- Comprehensive development and training opportunities
- Prepaid benefits card (Edenred) with regular tax-free credits
- Health and wellness programs
- Modern canteen with meal subsidies and complimentary coffee, tea and water
- Free counseling through the Employee Assistance Program for you and your dependents
- Additional benefits such as company bike (JobRad), employee discounts, etc.
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