Procurement Specialist (Grödig, AT)

Parking; Grödig; Hybrid; EUR 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Meal allowance

Bike leasing

Transport subsidy

Extra vacation days

Sustainable commuting

Global collaboration

Professional growth

Job summary

SKIDATA in Austria seeks a Procurement Specialist to own a varied portfolio, negotiating with suppliers and driving cost optimisation across products, services and indirect topics. You’ll collaborate with international teams and help shape procurement strategy.

You’ll work with R&D, product management, finance and legal to ensure supplier excellence and effective risk management across subsidiaries.

Qualifications

• Completed technical education with a commercial procurement background.
• 5+ years in project or technical procurement, ideally international/multi-site.
• Strong negotiation skills and supplier/contract management.
• Fluent German (C1) and English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships, contracts, prices, terms and risks.
• Develop sourcing strategies via market analysis, tenders and evaluations.
• Collaborate with R&D, product management, and procurement across development to ramp production.
• Support cost reduction, forecasting, stock optimization and order quantities.
• Coordinate procurement activities across SKIDATA subsidiaries and global projects.
• Improve processes via KPI tracking, optimization, and AI/automation where relevant.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Project management

ERP systems

MS Office

Supplier management

Education

Technical education

Commercial/procurement background

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Shape how procurement works across an international technology business.

You’re a procurement professional who enjoys negotiating with suppliers, solving challenging sourcing situations and finding better ways to work. You want more than a purely local procurement role — you want to use your expertise across products, suppliers and international teams, and have the opportunity to contribute to how procurement develops.

At SKIDATA, you’ll have that opportunity.

You’ll combine hands-on procurement with strategic thinking, working across technical products, services and selected indirect procurement topics while helping align and develop procurement activities across SKIDATA’s subsidiaries.

The role

As a Procurement Specialist (m/f/d), you’ll take ownership of a varied procurement portfolio, from supplier relationships and sourcing strategies to cost optimisation, stock management and procurement risk.

You’ll work closely with R&D, product management, finance, legal and international procurement contacts. Your judgement will help navigate changing markets, strengthen supplier partnerships and improve how procurement works across the organisation.

This is a role with international scope, practical responsibility and room to contribute your own ideas — from product development and series production through to ongoing supplier management and procurement improvement.

What you’ll work on

• Managing supplier relationships, including contracts, prices, terms, supplier performance and procurement risks.
• Developing sourcing strategies through market analysis, tenders and supplier evaluation, adapting to changing market conditions.
• Working with R&D, product management, and on procurement topics from product development through to series production, including supplier selection and evaluation.
• Supporting cost reduction, demand forecasting, stock optimisation and appropriate order quantities, including product ramp-up and ramp-down.
• Coordinating procurement activities across SKIDATA subsidiaries and contributing to global procurement projects, spend analysis and process harmonisation.
• Improving procurement processes through KPI tracking, process optimisation and, where relevant, AI-based tools and automation.

You’ll collaborate across functions and countries while helping build a more connected global procurement organisation.

What will help you succeed

• Completed technical education combined with a commercial/procurement background.
• Solid experience (5+ years) in project or technical procurement, ideally including international or multi-site environments.
• Strong negotiation skills and proven experience in supplier and contract management.
• Good judgement and analytical skills, combined with a structured, solution-oriented mindset.
• Experience working with ERP systems and MS Office; basic knowledge of customs, import/export, RoHS and EU regulations is a plus.
• Fluent written and spoken German (C1 minimum) and English.

What You Can Expect

• Flexible Hybrid Work Model – Balance collaboration in our Grödig office with the flexibility of our hybrid working model, helping you achieve a healthy work–life balance.
• Meal Allowance – Enjoy a digital meal allowance designed to give you flexibility and choice throughout your working day.
• Job Bike Leasing Programme – Take advantage in Austria of our bike leasing programme to support a healthier, more active lifestyle.
• Transport Subsidy – Receive financial support for your Job Ticket, making your daily commute easier and more affordable.
• Extra Vacation Days – Benefit from the option to purchase an additional week of holiday, giving you more time to rest and recharge.
• Support for Sustainable Commuting – Access electric vehicle charging stations at our office, helping you make more sustainable travel choices.
• Global Collaboration – Work alongside colleagues from across our international business, sharing knowledge, expertise and different perspectives.
• Professional Growth Opportunities – Expand your skills through cross-functional collaboration and continuous opportunities for learning and career development.

Ready to help shape the future of Procurement?

If you're looking for a role where operational excellence meets continuous improvement—and where your ideas can help build smarter ways of working we’d love to hear from you.

We offer a competitive salary based on your qualifications and professional experience. The minimum salary for this position according to the collective agreement is EUR 2.535,00 gross per month on a full-time basis. Your actual salary will be adjusted in line with the market based on your qualifications and experience.

We’re committed to building diverse, inclusive teams and encourage applications from all who see themselves thriving here. To make sure your personal data stays protected, we do not review applications sent via email or post. If you have questions about the role or process, contact Léa Rein, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner at lea.rein(at)assaabloy.com.

Let’s create a safer and more open world — together.

Innovative solutions at the cutting edge, a dynamic and forward-thinking work environment, and diverse opportunities – welcome to the world of SKIDATA. Join our strong, international team now and help shape the future of modern access solutions with your creativity and expertise. When you join our SKIDATA team, you’ll also be part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, the global leader in access solutions. You’ll have 62,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries.