Sourcing Leader at Grainger managing procurement processes and enhancing customer service. Requires bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of experience in sourcing and buying.
About the role
- Purchaser at RENK Group AG managing production and external manufacturing processes. Engaging in strategic supplier management and ensuring material availability in a hybrid role based in Germany.
Responsibilities
- Independent procurement of components and services, taking both technical and economic aspects into account
- Quote management: obtaining, evaluating and comparing offers as well as independently conducting price and contract negotiations
- Strategic management and development of suppliers, including evaluation and risk management
- Ensuring material availability in close coordination with Production, Engineering and Logistics – observing delivery deadlines, cost targets and quality requirements
- Analysis and monitoring of procurement markets and deriving appropriate sourcing strategies
- Scheduling and control of delivery processes in cooperation with production planning and the central coordination hub
Requirements
- Completed degree in Industrial Engineering (Mechanical Engineering), Business Administration with a technical focus, or comparable qualification
- Basic understanding of technical drawings and manufacturing processes
- Analytical mindset with a structured, solution-oriented way of working
- Strong communication skills, team orientation and negotiation ability
- High degree of personal responsibility, cost awareness and strategic thinking
- Initial experience in an industrial environment, ideally in mechanical and plant engineering is an advantage
- Basic knowledge of SAP (in particular PP and MM modules) and common MS Office applications is an advantage
- Very good German skills and good English skills, both written and spoken
Benefits
- Employment contract: Enjoy a secure, permanent position with a 35-hour workweek and 30 days of vacation per year.
- Health: Whether cycling to work with a JobRad or training with Wellpass/EGYM – we support your fitness and well-being.
- Mobility: Charge your electric car conveniently on-site or use a job ticket – we subsidize your eco-friendly mobility nationwide in Germany.
- Company pension plan: Plan for tomorrow today – we support your future with an attractive employer contribution.
- Development: We care about your development. We support you with a variety of opportunities for personal and professional growth.
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