Job opportunity

Purpose & key responsibilities of the role

• You will drive Category Management and global savings projects in various categories like warehousing (Identify, lead and realize savings projects including market analysis and conduct inquiries)
• You will prepare and conduct negotiations for global warehouse demands, including the documentation of commercial agreements
• You will be responsible for Global Category Management for the assigned category groups, having functional responsibility for site Purchasing Specialists
• You will conduct requests for quotations & proposals 
• You will work with internal stakeholders to manage claims and qualify new suppliers, assessing their technological competence, manufacturing capacity, reliability, etc

Our expectations for this exciting role

• You hold an advanced Commercial, Legal or Technical degree; or a Bachelor’s degree with relevant business experience
• You have considerable experience in Warehouse Procurement, and you are proficient in cost breakdown structures, law/contracting, and tools for supplier development programs
• You have good skills in SAP, MS Office, and data analysis
• You are an excellent negotiator, and you have great communication skills in both German and Business English (C1)
• You are a team player, with a proactive, results-oriented approach; a resilient, assertive character; and a responsible, independent mindset

Our benefits

• Flexible working time arrangements within the frame of a flexitime model with homeoffice days and part-time options
• In-house and funded restaurant with garden, serving freshly prepared, organic-certified warm meals focussing on regional products
• Various health and sports opportunities such as financial contribution towards gym costs, health check-ups, physical therapy and more
• Various professional and personal training and further education opportunities in in-house education center (Bildungszentrum). Shared designing of your personal career path domestic and abroad
• A diverse and respectful corporate culture where safety and sustainability matter