Category Buyer (m/f/d)

TAKKT Group; Stuttgart; Hybrid; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours with a hybrid model

Modern office location

Access to individual training opportunities

Family services and active promotion of sustainability

Zusammenfassung

A leading B2B commerce provider in Stuttgart is seeking a Commodity Buyer to manage purchasing activities and execute the commodity strategy. The ideal candidate should have a relevant education, procurement experience, and strong negotiation skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and opportunities for career development. Join us to help shape new worlds of work and improve customer experiences.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in supplier negotiations and supplier management.
• Basic understanding of cost structures and TCO concepts.
• Structured, reliable and solution-oriented working style.
• Very good English skills, written and spoken.
• Confident handling of MS Office and ERP systems.
• Structured, reliable and solution‑oriented working style.

Aufgaben

• Execute the defined commodity and sourcing strategy on an operational level.
• Handle day‑to‑day purchasing activities including scheduling and escalation management.
• Request, analyze and compare supplier quotations.
• Create RFQs and tender documents in cooperation with Product Management.
• Prepare and conduct price and condition negotiations within defined limits.
• Maintain and develop existing supplier relationships.
• Support identification, evaluation and qualification of new suppliers.
• Monitor delivery performance, quality and cost development.
• Contribute to cost reduction and TCO optimization initiatives.

Kenntnisse

Experience in procurement

Very good English skills

Confident handling of MS Office and ERP systems

MS Office

English (written and spoken)

Ausbildung

Completed commercial or technical education or relevant university degree

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

We shape the future of work – shape it with us!

We are TAKKT – an international, listed company with strong brands such as kaiserkraft, ratioform, BIGDUG, FRANKEL, Gerdmans and Runelandhs. As a leading provider in B2B omnichannel commerce, we create powerful and sustainable solutions that make working life easier and better.

Join TAKKT Group – we are looking for motivated employees to strengthen our team as a Commodity Buyer to shape new worlds of work!

The Commodity Buyer is responsible for the operational execution of the defined commodity strategy. The role ensures timely availability of materials and services at optimal conditions and works closely with the Strategic Commodity Manager.

Where You Make An Impact

• Execute the defined commodity and sourcing strategy on an operational level
• Handle day‑to‑day purchasing activities including scheduling and escalation management
• Request, analyze and compare supplier quotations
• Create RFQs and tender documents in close cooperation with Product Management, including the coordination and clarification of technical and commercial specifications
• Prepare and conduct price and condition negotiations within defined limits
• Maintain and develop existing supplier relationships
• Support identification, evaluation and qualification of new suppliers
• Monitor delivery performance, quality and cost development
• Contribute to cost reduction and TCO optimization initiatives

Because You Matter

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working hours with a hybrid model requiring 60% office presence
• Modern office location with ergonomic workspaces and a collaborative atmosphere
• Career & development: Access to a strong network, individual training opportunities.
• Support & responsibility: Family services for every life situation, plus active promotion of sustainability and social engagement.

What Makes You Be The Perfect Fit

• Completed commercial or technical education or relevant university degree
• Experience in procurement
• Initial experience in supplier negotiations and supplier management
• Basic understanding of cost structures and TCO concepts
• Very good English skills, written and spoken
• Confident handling of MS Office and ERP systems
• Structured, reliable and solution‑oriented working style

Ready To Join Us?

Then apply now and become part of the TAKKT family. Together we create impactful, efficient and sustainable solutions designed to improve and simplify our customers’ workplace experience – for our customers, for us, and for YOU – shape new worlds of work!