Purchaser for medical supplies and services at AGAPLESION, a leading healthcare group in Germany. Involves supplier negotiations, order management, and project support.
About the role
- Category Manager overseeing procurement and supplier management for structural components in the PV and BESS industries. Collaborating with engineering and finance to optimize supplier relationships.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with engineering, operations, and finance teams to define supplier requirements and scout potential suppliers.
- Develop and execute competitive Request for Proposals (RFPs), analyzing supplier responses and awarding contracts based on strategic criteria.
- Negotiate Master Supply Agreements with suppliers to achieve favorable terms, pricing, lead times, and quality assurance measures.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, serving as the primary point of contact for supplier performance management.
- Compile supplier feedback for scorecards and coordinate quarterly business reviews to assess and improve supplier contributions.
- Manage supplier escalations to resolve issues promptly and maintain seamless supply chain operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
- Proven experience in category management, sourcing, and supplier relationship management within the PV, BESS, or related industries.
- Strong negotiation skills with a track record of securing favorable contract terms.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective supplier relationships.
Benefits
- Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance.
- Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.
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