Strategic Purchaser (m/f/d) - Steel

About AS Talentbridge

AS Talentbridge is your ideal partner for recruitment and consulting, and the go-to contact for applicants. We support you with our comprehensive industry knowledge in the DACH region and bring over 10 years of experience.

AS Talentbridge stands for progress and innovation. We are convinced that stagnation is regression and are committed to helping both companies and applicants move forward and grow together.

Responsibilities

• Development and implementation of purchasing strategies in the area of steel (sheets, profiles, forgings, castings).
• Analysis of national and international procurement markets.
• Selection, qualification, and development of suppliers.
• Independent negotiation of framework agreements, price, and condition agreements.
• Conducting cost analyses and implementing savings potentials.
• Close collaboration with design, production, and quality assurance.
• Risk management in the supply chain (availability, price volatility, geopolitical risks).
• Support with make-or-buy decisions.
• Clarification of escalations within the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Successfully completed studies in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Mechanical Engineering, or a comparable field.
• Several years of professional experience in strategic purchasing, ideally in the industrial sector or a related industry.
• Curiosity and passion for technology and economic contexts.
• Confident demeanor and assertiveness, especially in negotiations.
• Experience in dealing with international suppliers.
• Proficient use of ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and MS Office.
• Analytical, structured, and independent way of working.
• Negotiation-level German and English language skills.
• High willingness to travel.

Benefits

• A permanent employment contract, flexible working hours, 30 days of vacation.
• Attractive remuneration.
• Diverse and responsible tasks with a high degree of personal responsibility.
• Exciting products, an international company with a worldwide network of dealers, customers, and colleagues.
• Employee canteen at the location.
• Corporate Benefits program with employee discounts from well-known brands & providers.
• Our employees receive free accident insurance, which provides worldwide coverage even for accidents in their free time.