Job Title: Strategic Buyer
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Strategic Buyer to join our team at BioGents AG. As a key member of our procurement department, you will be responsible for negotiating with national and international suppliers and producers to secure the best purchasing conditions with high quality.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in purchasing, preferably in the technical field, and excellent team and communication skills. You will work closely with our technical departments to define requirements for materials and products such as plastic components, gas pressure reducers, and electronic components.
Main Responsibilities:
* Negotiating with national and international suppliers and producers to secure the best purchasing conditions with high quality
* Identifying, evaluating, and developing new suppliers and producers to expand the network and secure supply chains
* Analysis and optimization of procurement processes to optimize costs and quality
* Identification of cost reduction potential and its implementation
* Maintaining and managing master data in our ERP system
* Interdisciplinary collaboration with other departments such as Sales, Product Management, and Product Development
Requirements:
* SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED COMMERCIAL TRAINING OR A DEGREE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING, OR A COMPAREABLE FIELD OF EXPERTISE
* EXPERIENCE WITH INTERNATIONAL SUPPLIERS AND CONTRACT CONCLUSIONS
* EXCELLENT TEAM AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS
* STRONG NEGOTIATING SKILLS AND ASSERTIVENESS
* PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE IN PURCHASING, PREFERABLY IN THE TECHNICAL FIELD
* SOUND KNOWLEDGE OF COMMON ERP SYSTEMS
* VERY GOOD WRITTEN AND SPOKEN ENGLISH SKILLS
About Us:
BioGents AG is a leading, internationally recognized company in the field of mosquito control. We set standards in the market with innovative trap systems and attractants. Our head office in Regensburg offers a dynamic and international working environment in which creativity and commitment are valued.
We offer:
* RESPONSIBLE TASKS IN A GROWING, CRISIS-PROOF COMPANY
* A STRONG AND HIGHLY MOTIVATED TEAM WITH AN EXCELLENT WORKING ATMOSPHERE
* FLEXIBLE WORKING HOURS AND THE OPTION TO WORK FROM HOME
* INDIVIDUAL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
* CENTRAL LOCATION IN REGENSBURG WITH GOOD PUBLIC TRANSPORT CONNECTIONS