Buyer (M/W)

Pure Chase; Osnabrück; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit supports an international industrial group in finding a skilled Buyer to join a small, agile team. You will own a broad €150M spend, sourcing services and outsourced operations, conducting market analysis, RFQs, negotiation and contracting.

You will manage supplier relationships, define category strategies, run TCO analyses, and drive cost savings across multiple sites. Fluent English, autonomous work style and strong analytical skills are required; the role offers high visibility

Qualifications

• Solid (from 3/5 years) operational experience as a Buyer in an industrial or multi-site environment.
• Experience purchasing services and outsourced operations is a strong plus
• Fluent English (C1/C2) – comfortable negotiating and reporting internationally
• Highly autonomous: you structure your own priorities and take decisions in a lean organisation
• Analytical mindset with strong TCO and cost-modelling skills
• Proactive, results-driven and at ease building long-term supplier relationships

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing activities end to end: market analysis, RFQs, negotiation and contracting
• Manage and develop the supplier panel, including rationalisation and the onboarding of new partners
• Drive Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): performance reviews, load/capacity assessment, risk monitoring
• Define category strategies and long-term agreements (LTAs) with productivity plans
• Run Total Cost of Ownership analyses and cost modelling to support decisions
• Identify and propose technical savings opportunities
• Bring innovation from the supplier market into the business
• Develop purchasing synergies across multiple sites
• Ensure clear reporting on savings, supplier performance and KPIs

Skills

Buyer experience

Negotiation

Cost modelling

Supplier relationships

RFQ management

Data analysis

Job description

• N+1 Responsable achat
• Valo portefeuille achats (M€) X00 M€
• Pays Germany
• Code postal 49074

Our client is an international industrial group with several sites across Europe. To strengthen its procurement function, they are looking for an experienced Buyer to join a small, agile team of three and take ownership of a broad purchasing portfolio.

Your scope

You will manage a significant spend of around €150M, covering a diverse range of service and operational categories, with direct impact on the group's performance and cost base.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead sourcing activities end to end: market analysis, RFQs, negotiation and contracting
• Manage and develop the supplier panel, including rationalisation and the onboarding of new partners
• Drive Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): performance reviews, load/capacity assessment, risk monitoring
• Define category strategies and long-term agreements (LTAs) with productivity plans
• Run Total Cost of Ownership analyses and cost modelling to support decisions
• Identify and propose technical savings opportunities
• Bring innovation from the supplier market into the business
• Develop purchasing synergies across multiple sites
• Ensure clear reporting on savings, supplier performance and KPIs

Profil

Requirements

• Solid (from 3/5 years) operational experience as a Buyer in an industrial or multi-site environment
• Experience purchasing services and outsourced operations is a strong plus
• Fluent English (C1/C2) – comfortable negotiating and reporting internationally
• Highly autonomous: you structure your own priorities and take decisions in a lean organisation
• Analytical mindset with strong TCO and cost-modelling skills
• Proactive, results-driven and at ease building long-term supplier relationships

What's on offer

• A broad portfolio with real decision‑making responsibility
• High visibility and autonomy within a small team
• Competitive package around €55,000 per year