Specialist Tactical Buyer

Responsibilities

• Balancing spare parts demands and availability through accurate and timely ordering
• Constant information exchange between all internal and external parties involved as well as proactively initiating mitigation actions in case of potential supply shortages
• Optimisation of central and local stocks by incorporating and continuously improving the overall material availability
• Comprehensive supplier management through monitoring and optimisation of reliability, quality and costs for materials and logistics
• Acting as a focal point for the spare parts supply of the category of Minor Components assigned
• Participating in tenders for the supply of spare parts in close cooperation with the strategic procurement department
• Independent complaints handling and invoice review

Your Profile

Ideally, you have at least 5 years of experience in material planning, tactical procurement and supplier management. Well-founded thinking in SAP structures complements your profile.

• Degree in Business Administration or Economics, preferably with a focus on supply chain management or logistics
• Alternatively, comparable vocational training with corresponding additional qualification
• Motivated and committed personality with a high drive and ownership
• Strong customer orientation and ability to work in an international team
• Experience in working with different business cultures and building strong personal relationships
• Sound knowledge of SAP ECC (mainly module MM) and MS Office, additional knowledge of SAP S/4 HANA and Teamcenter would be an advantage.
• Fluent in English; ideally also in Spanish and / or German on a good level
• Willingness to travel if needed, especially between the company locations in Germany-Hamburg, Germany-Rostock and Spain