Responsibilities Responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to the following: Purchasing Strategy: Coordination of purchasing at company level Supporting the Purchasing Manager of the Division Control Company (DCC-PM) in defining the divisional purchasing strategy and responsibility for its implementation at company level Implementation and further development of group-wide and division-wide Material Group Management Responsibility for purchasing targets for the local company Flexibility: including optimisation of replenishment times and implementation of a multi-supplier strategy Performance: including ensuring the availability of materials Liquidity: including optimisation of stock levels Profitability: including reduction in material costs Close collaboration with the DCC-PM for all relevant issues Purchasing Organisation: Functional and disciplinary supervision of the purchasing staff in the local company Development of the purchasing department to a strategic partner and supply chain expert Collaboration in the harmonisation and optimisation of divisional procurement processes to minimise risk and reduce costs Coordination of personnel planning with the DCC-PM Purchasing Controlling: Further development of the group-wide purchasing methods and tools Responsibility for purchasing controlling at company level Active participation in the definition and implementation of price forecasts and purchasing results Implementation of sustainable measures for the competitiveness and innovation of procured parts Purchasing Projects: Active participation in the cross-plant purchasing project portfolio.
Securing the necessary resources and participating as a project owner or project manager.
Qualifications, Requirements and Experience Several years of experience in procurement management Sound knowledge of procurement strategies and controlling Management experience and ability to work in a team Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Strong communication skills and ability to assert oneself Benefits We offer a competitive salary, pension scheme, training and development opportunities, subsidised canteen, retailer discounts, travel opportunities, sports and social club, cycle to work scheme and if that isn't enough, we have an early finish on a Friday!
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