Purchasing Specialist

For one of our trusted clients, aa global innovator and manufacturer of linear motion and actuation solutions, we are looking for Purchasing Specialist.


What you will do:

• Develop negotiation strategies and lead negotiations with strategic partners and preferred suppliers to achieve aligned goals and objectives.

• Ensure cooperation with manufacturing units Buyers regarding forecasting, pricing, and supplier OTD development

• Manage complete RFI/RFQ processes for segmented commodities

• Drive sourcing initiatives including best cost country sourcing (BCCS), productivity, rationalization of supply base, sole source reduction, lead time reduction, on-time delivery and quality improvements

• Ensure spend transparency for relevant categories and provide structural data for baselining and development of category strategies


Who you are:

• Machine or electronical engineer

• Experienced in purchasing

• Fluent in English with proven communication skills / German is an advantage

• Organizational skills – ability to prioritize tasks, manage workflow and work with multiple stakeholders.

• Problem solving ability/attitude

• Communication skills - Attention to detail – managing multiple tasks shall not compromise on the attention to the details.

• Experience range – 3 years minimum in manufacturing area



If you recognize yourself in the description, please send your resume in English.
Only suitable candidates will be contacted.
All applications will be treated in strict confidentiality.