About the role

  • Strategic Purchasing Manager responsible for supplier relationship management and procurement strategies at SKYLOTEC. Engaging in product development and cost optimization projects.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement procurement strategies for defined product categories and suppliers
  • Analyze and monitor national and international sourcing markets
  • Identify, select, evaluate and develop suppliers in collaboration with Quality Assurance and Development
  • Lead price, contract and framework negotiations with national and international suppliers
  • Secure the supply chain through active risk management and sustainable supplier strategies
  • Participate early in product development and optimization projects
  • Identify cost-saving potentials and implement efficiency measures
  • Support make-or-buy decisions and cross-functional projects
  • Analyze and optimize material and information flows along the supply chain
  • Maintain relevant master data in the ERP system and prepare purchasing-related reports

Requirements

  • Degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or a comparable qualification
  • Several years of professional experience in strategic purchasing, ideally in an industrial environment
  • Experience working with international suppliers and strong negotiation skills
  • Very good knowledge of ERP systems and confident use of MS Office
  • Very good written and spoken German and English
  • Analytical mindset, initiative and a structured way of working
  • Strong communication skills and enjoyment of collaboration in cross-functional teams

Benefits

  • Freedom to shape and opportunities for development — stagnation is not an option
  • Collaboration in a committed and professional team
  • A role that has a direct impact on customer satisfaction
  • Permanent employment contract, holiday and Christmas bonuses, 30 days of vacation
  • JobRad

Job title

Strategic Purchasing

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

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