Buyer/Procurement Specialist (m/f/d)

AQUAFIDES GmbH; Österreich; Híbrido; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work

Open leadership culture

Professional onboarding

Lake-area office environment

Career development

Health benefits

Descripción de la vacante

AQUAFIDES GmbH in Austria seeks a skilled purchasing professional to manage technical procurement and supplier relations with international suppliers. You will optimize sourcing, lead negotiations, and ensure material availability across the product lifecycle.

The role requires collaboration with Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Project teams, with a focus on cost optimization and process improvements. Hybrid work options and a dynamic, sustainable environment are offered.

Formación

• 3–5 years of professional experience in technical purchasing, procurement or supply chain management.
• Experience in a manufacturing company, ideally metalworking or metal industry.
• Experience collaborating with international suppliers.
• Fluency in German and very good English (written and spoken).

Responsabilidades

• Analyze MRP reports and manage procurement transactions to ensure material availability.
• Maintain and optimize purchasing data: lead times, prices, forecasts, inventory levels.
• Negotiate supplier contracts and participate in cross-functional procurement projects.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality Management, Product Management, Finance to drive cost optimization.
• Monitor supplier performance using KPIs such as on-time delivery, quality, and costs.

Conocimientos

ERP systems

MS Excel

Negotiation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Educación

Vocational training in business/technical fields

Degree in business or supply chain management

Herramientas

Odoo ERP

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

• You work in an innovative and international team.
• You are part of a company with a strong hisotry – and a promising future.
• You are actively helping to make our world more sustainable.

At AQUAFIDES, a company of the Trojan Technologies / Veralto Group, you can experience exactly that.

When you join our team, you’ll become part of a unique network where purpose and opportunities for growth are at the forefront. Your work will have a direct impact on the protection of our water resources—and at the same time, you’ll have exciting opportunities to develop your skills and pursue your career goals.

• Analysis of MRP reports, processing of procurement transactions, and management of ordering and quotation processes to ensure material availability
• Maintenance and management of relevant purchasing data such as lead times, prices, forecasts, inventory levels, and origin information
• Optimization of inventory levels and ensuring an efficient supply of materials throughout the entire product lifecycle
• Participation in cross-functional procurement projects and negotiation of supplier contracts
• Close collaboration with Engineering, Quality Management, Product Management, project teams, and Finance
• Resolution of invoice discrepancies (GR/IR) in collaboration with Accounting
• Identification of opportunities for cost optimization and process improvement
• Supporting the development of strategic supplier programs and assessing potential supply chain risks
• Monitoring and evaluating supplier performance using relevant KPIs such as on-time delivery, cost metrics, and quality metrics
• Conducting regular supplier visits and assisting with supplier evaluations and supplier development initiatives

Your profile

• Completed vocational training in business, technical fields, or business administration
• A degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field is a plus
• Additional qualifications in technical purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management
• At least 3 to 5 years of professional experience in technical purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management
• Experience in a manufacturing company is a plus—ideally in the metalworking sector or metal industry
• Experience collaborating with international suppliers
• Proficiency with ERP systems, ideally Odoo or similar
• Very good knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel
• Strong organizational, planning, and negotiation skills
• Experience reading and interpreting technical drawings
• Fluency in German and very good written and spoken English; completed commercial, technical, or business administration training
• A degree in business, supply chain management, or a comparable field is a plus
• Additional qualifications in technical purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management
• At least 3 to 5 years of professional experience in technical purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management
• Experience working in a manufacturing company is a plus—ideally in the metalworking sector or metal industry
• Experience working with international suppliers

What we offer

• Hybrid work with the option to work from home
• An open and sincere leadership culture
• Professional onboarding
• A modern, family-friendly work environment near the lake
• Career Coaching and Development Opportunities
• Health Benefits (Modern, Ergonomic Office Equipment)

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