Strategic Buyer at tonies shaping category strategies and guiding the RfQ process. Collaborating with Product Development and Sourcing Hub to ensure cost transparency and technical feasibility.
Responsibilities
Support the creation of sourcing strategies for critical parts and "above-the-box" projects
Act as the primary bridge to our Asia Sourcing Hub
Facilitate the implementation of sourcing strategies and RfQ activities
Serve as a strategic partner to Product Development from the earliest ideation stages
Conduct thorough market research and risk assessments to identify emerging trends
Foster transparent communication and alignment across Engineering, Quality, Production, and Supply Chain
Requirements
Degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related technical field
5+ years of experience in strategic procurement or category management, ideally within a manufacturing or consumer goods environment
Proven ability to analyze complex BOMs and develop risk mitigation strategies, including second-sourcing and stocking agreements
Strong understanding of global sourcing markets and the nuances of international supplier qualification and RfQ processes
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to build consensus across functions and global regions
Fluent in English and conversational German (B2+)
Willingness to travel internationally (approx. 20–30%)
Benefits
Deutschlandticket (public transport pass) for unlimited travel
Monthly contribution toward an office parking space
Lease bike program or remote work subsidy
Contributions to company pension plans, occupational pension schemes, and occupational disability insurance
30 days of paid annual leave
Three additional company days off (e.g., Rosenmontag, Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve)
Up to 10 "toniecation" days after one year of employment
Internal and external training opportunities and an individual learning budget
Access to the language-learning app Babbel and the meditation app Calm
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