Overview Is operational purchasing more than just managing orders for you? Then show us what you've got - with us you'll take on responsibility, shape processes and actively contribute your ideas!As a Tactical Buyer, you will be responsible for the operational and tactical procurement of indirect materials and services. In close cooperation with internal specialist departments and external suppliers, you will make a decisive contribution to the efficiency and quality of our supply chain. Responsibilities Operational purchasing & order management:- Creating and managing orders (end-to-end) - Ensuring that delivery deadlines are met- Handling ad hoc requests as required Supplier management:- Maintaining and developing existing supplier relationships- Negotiating offers and contracts- Monitoring supplier performance (quality, price, adherence to delivery dates) Process optimization:- Coordination and follow-up of error cases- Carrying out root cause analyses- Identifying weaknesses and making suggestions for improvement- Actively participating in the optimization of processes Sourcing & market analysis:- Supporting global category management with benchmarking activities and tenders (RFI, RFP, RFQ)- Identifying suitable sources of supply as part of project-related procurements Contract management & compliance:- Supporting the creation and management of framework agreements- Ensuring compliance with the procurement policy as well as ESG and compliance guidelines Hardskills Commercial or technical training with further training in the commercial field At least 3 years of professional experience in purchasing, ideally in an international environment Experience in supplier management Preferably experience in indirect purchasing in categories such as facility management, marketing, consulting, ICT, logistics, travel, insurance Experience with SAP and common Office applications Very good written and spoken German and English skills Strong understanding of purchasing and logistics processes Analytical thinking and a structured way of working Strong communication skills, negotiation skills and ability to work in a team GMP experience is an advantage Initiative and the ability to set priorities under pressure and act in a solution-oriented manner We offer you An open and collegial corporate culture Freedom for ideas Participation in sports and leisure activities Support through further training, especially at our SKAN Academy Intensive and job-oriented induction Short decision-making processes and flat hierarchies Open communication policy For questions please contact Alice Brésez. jidfc89f91a jit0727a jiy25a