Strategic Buyer Mechanical Components (w/m/d) Job Details | Endress+Hauser

At Endress+Hauser, progress happens through collaboration. As a leading global provider of measurement devices, our more than 18,000 employees shape the future of process automation. Whether developing new technologies, collaborating on innovative devices, or maintaining important relationships with global industries: Our work is based on trust and long-term partnership. As a family-run company, we look beyond short-term goals and create sustainable perspectives for our employees, our customers, and society.

We are looking for a Strategic Buyer Mechanical Components to further develop our supplier portfolios and ensure a reliable, sustainable, and competitive supply. Endress+Hauser Flow develops and produces innovative flow measurement technology for demanding applications in the process industry. At our location in Reinach, we work closely in an international environment across functions and national borders.

What is the role about?

Do you want to strategically shape supplier relationships and achieve measurable improvements along the supply chain? Do you recognize not only risks but also new opportunities in market changes? Do you enjoy working with international teams and different internal stakeholders? In this regionally oriented procurement function, you will implement global category strategies for mechanical components and contribute to long-term improvements in security of supply, quality, costs, and sustainability. In doing so, you can expect an environment with a lot of creative freedom, where your ideas are in demand and you can actively drive topics forward. We are looking for a personality who initiates change, sets things in motion, and wants to help shape sustainable improvements.

Which tasks will you undertake?

You will:

• develop and manage strategic supplier portfolios, including selection, qualification, negotiations, contract management, and performance monitoring.
• be responsible for supplier performance in your region, keeping an eye on security of supply, quality, costs, sustainability, and delivery reliability.
• drive supplier development programs and optimization projects along the supply chain, for example, in the areas of cost, lean management, and inventory.
• escalate supply and quality problems with suppliers, analyze causes together, and implement sustainable solutions.
• further develop global category strategies through market analyses as well as the identification of trends, risks, and opportunities and implement them regionally.
• build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, understand business requirements, and ensure the acceptance of joint procurement strategies.

What do we expect from you?

You:

• have a completed degree or a comparable qualification in a technical, commercial, or supply chain environment and bring at least 3 years of experience in strategic procurement.
• possess sound knowledge in supplier and contract management as well as in supply chain processes; experience in the procurement of mechanical components is an advantage.
• think strategically and analytically and translate high-level strategies into concrete, actionable measures.
• communicate and negotiate confidently in an international environment and manage different stakeholders effectively.
• work in a team-oriented and goal-oriented manner and align your actions with customer needs and sustainable results.
• negotiate confidently in English; German skills are an advantage.

What can you expect from us?

• We are a family-run company with great commitment and a sustainable, long-term vision.
• We promote lifelong learning through diverse training and further education opportunities, internal knowledge transfer, and e-learning.
• We support a balanced work-life balance through flexible working models.
• We offer you an international working environment with diverse interfaces and the opportunity to actively help shape procurement strategies.
• We are committed to sustainable and responsible business practices.
• We create an appreciative working environment in which collaboration, trust, and long-term development are central.

How do you apply?

To apply, we ask you to upload your documents to our career page.
Applications that reach us by e-mail unfortunately cannot be considered due to data protection reasons.

• *Agencies, personnel service providers, or similar companies are asked to refrain from the unsolicited submission of profiles and inquiries regarding a possible collaboration. We are currently not working with external service providers for this position. All unsolicited applications from service providers will not be considered and will be deleted without further review. We thank you for your understanding.

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