Purchasing Coordinator II providing operational support for procurement transactions at Sierra Space. Managing purchase orders and collaborating with stakeholders for smooth operations.
About the role
- Junior Einkäufer managing regional and national supplier relations and procurement processes. Conducting negotiations and improving purchasing strategies in a hybrid role based in Bad Kissingen, Germany.
Responsibilities
- Manage a defined portfolio of regional and national suppliers
- Independently handle operational purchasing activities
- Conduct independent negotiations on terms and annual review meetings with suppliers
- Responsible for supplier analysis
- Prepare product-group analyses and evaluate relevant KPIs
- Responsible for purchasing projects within the onboarding process for new customers
- Monitor market developments in the food sector to support decision-making
- Continuously optimize purchasing processes and implement new procurement tools
Requirements
- Degree in business administration or completed commercial vocational training with relevant further training or subject-specific additional qualifications
- Several years of experience in purchasing/procurement
- Experience in food purchasing is a plus
- Team player with reliability and a strong sense of responsibility
- Structured and methodical working style
- Good negotiation and presentation skills
- Confident manner and excellent communication skills
- Resilience and perseverance when working independently
- Strong affinity for numbers and conceptual thinking
- Proficient with common MS Office applications; experience with ERP systems is a plus
Benefits
- Permanent employment with 30 days of vacation and an attractive, performance-related salary
- Flexible working hours (flextime) based on a 40-hour week with the option for occasional remote work
- Above-average social benefits (free beverages, financial perks via employee card, company pension schemes, bike leasing, company events such as summer parties and Christmas celebrations)
- Task-oriented training and development measures
- Individual training opportunities through the comprehensive Udemy Business course catalog
- Attractive, modern office premises in a prime location
- Pleasant working atmosphere and long-term collaboration
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