Strategic Buyer responsible for market analysis and supplier management in procurement processes. Collaborating closely with engineering and project management teams for optimal purchasing effectiveness.
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Hybrid Purchaser – Indirect Procurement, Project Business
Posted 3 months ago
About the role
- Purchaser managing indirect procurement projects for sustainable water treatment solutions at DAS Environmental Expert GmbH. Owning supplier management and procurement while supporting project execution and logistics.
Responsibilities
- Independently manage all purchasing-related topics in project business and indirect procurement (e.g., services, capital expenditures, licenses)
- Procure materials and services including preparing tenders, comparing offers, negotiating prices, and concluding contracts with national and international suppliers
- Build, manage and further develop our supplier network – from initial visits and audits to regular supplier evaluations
- Conduct market analyses and identify new sourcing opportunities
- Coordinate with project management, planning and logistics to optimally manage requirements, schedules and supply chains
- Support claims handling and ensure smooth project execution
- Manage the operational needs of indirect procurement
- Check and record deliveries and process the associated invoices
Requirements
- Degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration or a comparable field
- Professional experience in project procurement; experience in machinery and plant engineering is desirable
- Proficient in using an ERP system
- Strong communication skills and a structured way of working
- Self-motivation, team spirit and enthusiasm for developing solutions that support our environmental goals
- Good command of English; additional foreign language skills are a plus
Benefits
- 38-hour workweek and mobile working: Our 38-hour workweek with flexible working hours and the option to work remotely up to two days per week helps you balance work and private life.
- 30 days vacation: You receive 30 days of vacation per year; every five years we increase your vacation entitlement by one additional day. Use the time to recharge and pursue your personal projects.
- Individual development: We support your continuous development through targeted training programs and regular feedback conversations.
- Mobility: We offer a company e-bike program (JobRad) and a JobTicket for public transport to make your commute flexible, environmentally friendly and stress-free. Free parking spaces with charging stations for electric cars are available on our company premises.
- Canteen: At the Dresden site our employees receive a subsidy for lunch in the company canteen as well as free hot beverages.
- Work environment: Ergonomic workstations, a fitness room, a volleyball court, a pool and much more are available.
- Team events: We enjoy spending time together outdoors at our annual company hike, and we also celebrate our company anniversary and a Christmas party together.
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