Strategic Buyer involved in developing and implementing procurement strategies at Sunfire. Collaborating with engineering and project management to enhance sustainability initiatives.
Responsibilities
Strategic planning and market analysis
Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimize purchasing processes
Monitor and analyze market trends and potential strategic partners
Manage supplier relationships and conduct contract negotiations
Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers
Build long-term partnerships
Work closely with other departments such as Engineering and Project Management
Prepare reports and presentations for management on purchasing activities and results
Identify supply chain risks and develop risk mitigation strategies
Requirements
Degree in a technical field, business administration, or equivalent qualification
Several years of professional experience in technical project purchasing as well as strategic procurement
Strong PC skills, especially MS Office applications and SAP HANA
Extensive strategic and operational purchasing knowledge
Experience in process and project management
Strong hands-on mentality
High analytical and problem-solving skills
Team player with cross-functional thinking
Excellent technical understanding of complex issues
Clear and persuasive communication skills
Constructive approach to conflict resolution
Strong negotiation skills
High level of personal responsibility and ability to actively shape change
Fluent German and business-fluent English
Benefits
Varied and challenging work on a future technology
Professional development through the Sunfire Academy
Regular feedback and development discussions
Support from colleagues during the onboarding phase
Flexible coordination of daily work with the manager
Running group for an active break
Free weekly yoga class
30 days of vacation
Subsidy for DVB monthly pass, Deutschlandticket and/or company bike leasing (JobRad)
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