voestalpine BÖHLER Edelstahl GmbH & Co KG

Lead Buyer Purchasing Raw Materials (m/f/d)

Ihre Aufgaben

We are an internationally active company in the special steel industry, embedded in the voestalpine Group.
voestalpine BÖHLER Edelstahl GmbH & Co KG is one of the world's leading suppliers of high-speed steels, tool steels and special materials, focussing on material solutions for the highest demands. Böhler has always been at the forefront of development and sets metallurgical standards worldwide. Proof of this are more than 200 steel brands.

The Raw Materials Purchasing department is looking for a Lead Buyer Purchasing Raw Materials (m/f/d).

Please find further information on our website: https://www.bohler-edelstahl.com/de/

Ihr Profil

• Lead the creation and execution of global procurement strategies for sourcing of Chromium, ensuring alignment with company KPI’s, cost efficiency and quality standards
• Collection and consolidation of demands, prepare RfQ’s for all locations for global sourcing
• Draft, review and manage contracts with suppliers (m/f/d),ensuring compliance with company policies and legal standards (incl. ESG and CO2 Footprint)
• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of the procurement strategies and supplier performance (m/f/d)
• Identify potential improvements and steering of corresponding actions incl. new logistic concepts (e.g. consignment stocks)
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or reliability of supply
• Supplier Relationship Management (develop global supplier (m/f/d), negotiate agreements and contracts)
• Market Analysis (Screening, alternative raw material sources, market changes)
• Risk Management (e.g. supplier risks (m/f/d), sustainable supply chain, due diligence checks)

Das bieten wir

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering or related field (Master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g. CIPS, CPM) is a plus)
• Minimum of 5-7 years in strategic procurement/business preferably with a focus on raw materials within a global context
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Flexibility and willingness to travel on business
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a global, cross-functional team
• Proficiency in German and English languages in regard to understanding, speaking and writing for professional communication

Das sind wir

Wir freuen uns auf Ihre Bewerbung!