- Independently managing and further developing defined product groups with a focus on non-production materials, services, and capital goods (Capex), as well as selected production-related product groups
- Developing and implementing product group and procurement strategies while taking global market and supplier structures into account
- Selecting, evaluating, and continuously developing suppliers
- Conducting contract and price negotiations with a focus on costs, quality, and delivery reliability
- Initiating and implementing cost optimization and value analysis projects to achieve our cost-reduction targets through the systematic identification of savings potential, the development of robust action plans, and their successful implementation within the supplier and corporate environments
- Close collaboration with internal departments such as Production, Development, Quality Management, and IT to develop cost-effective and sustainable procurement solutions and establish them within the company on a long-term basis
- Conducting market and trend analyses to identify potential for innovation, digitalization, and cost savings
- Contribute to the internationalization and further development of our supplier base in line with the global procurement strategy
- Play an active role in the implementation of modern technologies and AI-based tools to increase efficiency and transparency in procurement
Strategic Purchaser (m/f/d)
Karlsbad
Full-time
Permanent employee
Your Mission
Do you enjoy developing procurement strategies, providing expert advice to internal departments, and realizing sustainable savings and optimization opportunities? Then you’ve come to the right place! Join our procurement team and apply your expertise where it counts:
Your Profile
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree in business administration, industrial engineering, or a comparable qualification
- Several years of professional experience in strategic procurement in a manufacturing environment; experience in procuring non-production materials, services, and capital goods (Capex) is desirable
- Strong negotiation skills and experience in international supplier management
- Analytical and strategic thinking, as well as a confident demeanor
- Openness to digital innovations and initial experience with AI-supported applications is a plus
- Strong communication skills, the ability to work well in a team, and an independent, structured approach to work
- Business-level proficiency in German and very good written and spoken English
Why us?
- Plenty of opportunities to shape your role and contribute new ideas
- Strong company values and a genuine passion for people and technology
- Onboarding through our Herrmann Academy
- Numerous benefits, including subsidized lunches, a company bike, the Deutschlandticket, and corporate benefits
- Monthly tax-free benefits via our benefit card
About us
We work globally in the most dynamic, challenging and innovative markets. With our technological innovations, we create new trends and set new standards. Our employees are our most important asset - because they are doers, movers, tinkerers, creators and pioneers.
We are energetic, flexible, independent and have the desire to deal with new situations and challenges in a professional and creative way. We are Herrmann.
In short: we like and are looking for people who share our visions and our passion. People who want to make a difference and have ambitious goals. Become a part of Herrmann Ultraschall and let us build the future together!