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

Job title

Junior Buyer

Job type

Experience level

Junior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

Location requirements

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