Procurement Specialist

About the Position

Join our team as a Procurement Specialist to manage supply chains and procurement processes in a dynamic, international company. We are looking for a dedicated professional to support our development projects and represent the interests of Global Supply Chain Management.

Responsibilities

• Taking over the purchasing-side support of development projects as part of a cross-functional development process.
• Representing the interests of Global Supply Chain Management.
• Managing communication and cooperation between purchasing and project teams.
• Responsibility for the procurement of parts and components from prototype to series handover.
• Selection of suitable suppliers and appropriate manufacturing processes in close coordination with the Electronics, Mechanics & Optics department.
• Conceptualization and development of supply chains.
• Preparation of cost and range analyses.
• Active participation in the optimization of supply chains as well as internal and external manufacturing processes.

Requirements

• A degree in business administration and/or engineering, or vocational training in a commercial or technical field.
• Several years’ practical experience in procurement within a manufacturing company.
• Knowledge of mechanical manufacturing processes (machining, injection moulding, 3D printing (SLS)), as well as a very good understanding of technical concepts and documentation.
• Ideally, some initial experience in tool-based manufacturing processes.
• Good decision-making skills, assertiveness, and a focus on objectives and resources.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and experience with ERP systems.
• Very good written and spoken German and English.
• Good written and spoken French would be an advantage, but is not essential.
• Analytical, solution-oriented mindset and a hands-on approach.
• Ability to work independently and in a structured manner, and enjoyment of working in a dynamic team.
• Willingness to undertake occasional business travel.

We Offer

As a global industrial company with nine sites in Germany, as well as in Belgium, Italy, Canada, the USA and Asia, we develop, manufacture and market our highly specialized industrial cameras, modular image processing systems and software solutions for machine vision, research and high-tech applications. Behind our success are over 500 employees and a corporate culture that prioritizes both customer and employee needs whilst fostering an entrepreneurial mindset.

Benefit from exciting projects, a strong network and a wide range of development opportunities. Cross-location and cross-disciplinary collaboration pools expertise and enables comprehensive solutions from a single source. We place great value on an open and communicative atmosphere, in which we allow plenty of scope for collaboration, feedback and ideas. We offer you a broad insight into the company’s operations, so that you can work independently and play an active role.

With us, you’ll find:

• A future-proof job in an international company with clear career prospects.
• Attractive working conditions and fair, performance- and market-based pay.
• Personal development – individual induction, opportunities for professional growth and further training, and open dialogue on an equal footing.
• Extras – flexible working time arrangements, the option of part-time hybrid working, various benefits such as: the meinEAP programme, Corporate Benefits, JobRad, 30 days’ annual leave…
• Regular team events and sporting activities.
• Varied and interesting tasks in a modern working environment.
• A values-driven working culture – we are down-to-earth, respectful and innovative.

Join our team and help shape the future of innovative image processing solutions with us – we look forward to receiving your application!

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