Specialist Purchasing EMEA (direct material) (f/m/d)

Job description

We are looking for you as Specialist Purchasing EMEA (direct material) (m/f/d) to join our team in Ratingen with immediate effect – come and be part of our team! Please note that this position is initially on a fixed-term contract of 12 months. As a Specialist Purchasing EMEA (direct material) (m/f/d), you will be part of the Materials Management Team and will actively shape our procurement processes, driving our shared success through strategic acumen and a strong focus on negotiation. Your scope: You will independently manage procurement for specifically assigned product groups within the AM Trading Goods division You will design and implement bespoke product group strategies in collaboration with the relevant internal stakeholders Establishing commercial frameworks for the operational procurement units is also part of your remit You will be responsible for preparing, conducting and following up on procurement negotiations You will also ensure quality and partnership through continuous supplier development You will continuously analyse the relevant procurement markets and identify potential new suppliers You will manage KPI reporting to ensure transparent measurement of the success of your activities What you bring to the table: A successfully completed degree in Economics, Industrial Engineering or a technical discipline – or, alternatively, a commercial apprenticeship with relevant additional qualifications At least 3–5 years’ relevant professional experience, ideally in strategic procurement or category management Proficiency in MS Office (particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint) as well as sound user knowledge of SAP Business-level proficiency in spoken and written English; knowledge of other foreign languages (particularly Chinese) is a welcome bonus Strong negotiation skills combined with excellent communication skills and high levels of interpersonal competence Intercultural understanding and a passion for working in an international environment To ensure equal opportunities is one of our most important principles. Everyone should have the possibility to develop according to their individual strengths and interests. It is our own aspiration to make all of our decisions regarding applications and hires 100% objectively. We exclusively orientate on qualifications and the person's suitability with regard to the respective vacancy. Niterra does not tolerate any discrimination on the basis of gender, nationality, ethical or social background, origin, religion, disabilities, age, sexual orientation or identity - or any other discrimination for that matter.