Founded in 1968, SKAN is a pioneer in cleanroom equipment and the development of isolators for the pharmaceutical industry. Innovative products, tailor-made solutions and an effective service organisation have made SKAN a market leader and a key partner to industry and research laboratories.
At SKAN, healthy growth is important to us. We are always looking for talented individuals to fill a wide range of roles. Apply now!
Overview
As a Tactical Buyer, you are responsible for the operational and tactical procurement of materials to ensure on-time production supply (assembly). 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
- Processing inquiries
* Supplier management:
- Maintaining and developing existing supplier relationships
- Negotiating offers and contracts
- Monitoring supplier performance (quality, price, adherence to delivery dates)
* Process optimization & centralized deviation management:
- Coordination and follow-up of error cases
- Carrying out root cause analyses
- Identification of weak points and submission of suggestions for improvement
- Active participation in the optimization of processes
* Sourcing & market analysis:
- Supporting category management with benchmarking 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 direct purchasing in categories such as steel construction, laboratory materials and equipment, microbiology, active ingredients and auxiliary materials as well as filter technology
* Strong understanding of purchasing, logistics and production processes
* Experience with SAP and common Office applications
* Very good written and spoken German and English skills
* GMP experience an advantage
Softskills
* Analytical thinking and a structured way of working
* Strong communication skills, negotiation skills and the ability to work in a team
* Initiative and the ability to set priorities under pressure and act in a solution-oriented manner
* Confident and convincing demeanor
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 contactAlice Brésez
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