PpbStrategic Buyer for Sheet Metal Processing (m/f/d) | 100% /b /ppOur client is a world‑leading technology company in the development and production of highly mobile special‑purpose vehicles in the 5 to 40‑ton range. To strengthen their team at their location in the Thurgau/Lake Constance region, we are looking for an ambitious individual for strategic purchasing. /ph3Background /h3pbRole Type : /b Permanent /pulliStrategy development: Creating and implementing commodity group and supplier strategies. /liliMarket analysis: Worldwide analysis of procurement markets as well as identification and qualification of new suppliers. /liliRisk management: Actively managing supplier risk. /liliAuditing: Conducting supplier evaluations and participating in audits in cooperation with the Quality Management (SQM) department. /liliContract management: Ensuring a sound general contractual basis and conducting negotiations. /liliInterface function: Technical contact person for new developments and support for innovation projects. /liliCost efficiency: Identification, implementation and documentation of potential savings. /li /ulh3What you bring with you /h3ulliEducation: Technical and/or business administration training with specific further training in the field of purchasing. /liliExperience: Several years of experience in strategic purchasing, ideally with a focus on sheet metal processing and the procurement of complex assemblies. /liliSkills: Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills as well as technical understanding. /liliSoft skills: Confident negotiation skills, strong communication skills and presentation skills in an international environment. /liliLanguages: Fluent German and English skills (both spoken and written). /liliIT: Proficient use of SAP ERP and MS Office applications. /liliMobility: Willingness to travel internationally on business. /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr