Strategische*r Einkäufer*in Mechanische Komponenten (w/m/d) — Endress+Hauser

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At Endress+Hauser, progress is made through collaboration. As the world’s leading provider of measuring instruments, our more than 18,000 employees are shaping the future of process automation. Whether developing new technologies, collaborating on innovative devices or fostering important relationships with global industries, our work is based on trust and long-term partnership. As a family-run company, we look beyond short-term goals and create sustainable prospects for our employees, our customers and society.

We are looking for a Strategic Purchaser Mechanical Components to further develop our supplier portfolios and ensure a reliable, sustainable and competitive supply. Endress+Hauser Flow develops and produces innovative flow measurement technology for demanding applications in the process industry. At our location in Reinach, we work closely across functions and national borders in an international environment.

What is this point about?

Do you want to strategically shape supplier relationships and achieve measurable improvements along the supply chain? Do you not only recognize risks in market changes, but also new opportunities? Do you enjoy working with international teams and different internal stakeholders? In this regionally oriented purchasing function, you will implement global category strategies for mechanical components and help to improve supply security, quality, costs and sustainability in the long term. You can expect an environment with a lot of creative leeway, in which your ideas are in demand and you can actively promote topics. We are looking for a personality who wants to initiate change, set things in motion and help shape sustainable improvements.

What tasks will you take on?

They shall

• Develop and manage strategic supplier portfolios, including selection, qualification, negotiation, contract management and performance monitoring.
• Responsible for supplier performance in your region, keeping an eye on security of supply, quality, costs, sustainability and delivery reliability.
• Drive supplier development programs and optimization projects along the supply chain, for example in the areas of cost, lean management and inventory.
• Supply and quality problems escalate with suppliers, analyze causes together and implement sustainable solutions.
• further develop global category strategies through market analysis and the identification of trends, risks and opportunities and implement them regionally.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, understand business needs and ensure acceptance of common purchasing strategies.

What do we expect from you?

They

• have completed studies or a comparable qualification in the technical, commercial or supply chain environment and have at least 3 years of experience in strategic purchasing.
• have in-depth knowledge of supplier and contract management as well as supply chain processes
• Experience in purchasing mechanical components is an advantage.
• think strategically and analytically and translate higher-level strategies into concrete, feasible measures.
• communicate and negotiate securely in an international environment and control different stakeholders effectively.
• work in a team-oriented and targeted manner and align your actions with customer needs and sustainable results.
• negotiate safely in English
• Knowledge of German is an advantage.

What can you expect from us?

• We are a family-run company with great commitment and a sustainable, long-term vision.
• We promote lifelong learning through a wide range of education and training opportunities, internal knowledge transfer and e-learning.
• We support a balanced work-life balance through flexible working models.
• We offer you an international working environment with diverse interfaces and the opportunity to actively shape purchasing strategies.
• We are committed to sustainable and responsible business practices.
• We create an appreciative working environment where cooperation, trust and long-term development are at the heart of our efforts.

How do you apply?

To apply, we ask you to upload your documents to our career page. Applications that reach us by e-mail cannot be considered for data protection reasons.

Agencies, personnel service providers or similar companies are asked to refrain from the unsolicited transmission of profiles and requests for possible cooperation. We do not currently work with external service providers for this position. All unsolicited applications from service providers are not considered and deleted without further examination. Thank you for your understanding.

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