Purchasing Indirect Material Employee

Objective of the Role:
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Purchasing Indirect Material Employee to provide administrative and operational support to our Services & Production Equipment purchasing team.

In this role, you will play a critical part in streamlining procurement processes, supporting buyers, and contributing to cost-saving initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive support to buyers in purchasing activities, including supplier search, requirements grouping, requests for quotations, offer comparison, and supplier negotiations.
• Assist buyers in achieving savings targets and implementing supply strategies.
• Document commodity strategies, compile statistics, and record meeting minutes.
• Help develop an optimal supplier portfolio by considering factors like price, quality, logistics, technology, and risk management.
• Administer and manage supplier and contract documentation in systems such as SAP, HOST, SLC, Scan View, eRFX, and eKatalog.
• Independently handle administrative tasks, including system maintenance, archiving savings documentation, and conducting evaluations.
• Actively communicate and support internal users while proposing process optimization ideas.
• Organize contract documentation in Supplier Lifecycle Management (SLC).
• Ensure adherence to procurement procedures, compliance guidelines, and company policies.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies in ESS or ScanView.

Profile:

• Bachelor degree in business economist or similar degree with relevant professional experience.
• Proficiency in SAP and MS Office.
• Fluency in English (German fluency is advantageous).

What We Offer:

• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and learning.
• Exposure to a global network and the chance to make a significant impact on the organization’s procurement strategy.