Strategic Procurement Manager (m/f/d)

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We are looking for you as Strategic Procurement Manager (m/f/d) at our headquarters in Augsburg on a full-time or part-time basis.

Hosokawa Alpine is internationally renowned for high-quality, durable machinery and equipment. In our two business areas of mechanical processing technology and film extrusion, we are on a par with other world-class companies. With over 125 years of know-how and excellent expertise, we know how to provide our customers with the most efficient and best solutions in numerous industries. Complex films, which are required for many of our everyday products, or finest powders or high-quality compacted material in the pharmaceutical, chemical, mineral, food and recycling sectors - in all these fields, Hosokawa Alpine is a one-stop supplier covering all process steps and services. With our approx. 840 employees, we rely on resource-saving and sustainable technologies made in Germany and ensure maximum customer satisfaction. Global presence, successful growth combined with a future-oriented way of thinking, flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes, long-term partnerships as well as varied tasks in special machine construction - that is Hosokawa Alpine.

Your tasks:

We are looking for a Strategic Procurement Manager (m/f/d) for our “Equipment Procurement” department to start as soon as possible. This person will work in a team with two operational buyers (m/f/d) and assume strategic responsibility for the associated product groups.
The position reports directly to the Head of Procurement Equipment and plays a key role in the further development of the purchasing strategy.
 
  • Responsibility for the further development of the assigned product groups, identification of savings and optimization potential and derivation of a roadmap 
  • Building trusting relationships with the technical department to highlight the importance of strategic purchasing processes and establishing new approaches.
  • Close coordination with the two operational buyers to ensure the implementation and effectiveness of the developed product group strategies. 
  • Cross-team knowledge transfer with the strategic buyer of the other purchasing team as well as further development and harmonization of purchasing strategies.
  • Drafting and negotiating contracts, maintaining supplier relationships and active risk management.

Your profile:

  • Several years of professional experience in strategic purchasing, ideally in project business and with a focus on technical product groups.
  • Ability to familiarize yourself independently with new subject areas and recognize strategic potential.
  • Understanding of technical requirements and ideally experience in working with technical departments.
  • Experience in negotiating and drafting contracts, also with international partners.
  • Fluent in written and spoken English.
  • Personal responsibility, team spirit and strong communication skills.
  • Willingness to undertake occasional business trips (visits to suppliers/trade fairs).

What we offer you:

  • Attractive conditions in accordance with the collective agreement of the Bavarian metal and electrical industry 
  • Appreciative working environment with open communication
  • Modern canteen subsidized by the employer
  • Flexible working time models and opportunities for mobile working. As part of a job-sharing approach, it is possible for the position to be filled part-time.
    Resources for individual development at our Alpine Campus
  • Company pension scheme and subsidized retirement benefits
  • Parking spaces and good connections to public transport
  • Corporate benefits

Your contact person:

Joana Mayr, +49 821 / 5906-979