Full-time Position as Purchasing Administrator

Intocast AG; Ratingen; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding

Modern office Ratingen

Open feedback culture

Free drinks

Canteen allowance

Team events

Underground parking

Tax-free benefit card

Pension contribution

Job summary

INTOCAST AG in Ratingen is seeking a full-time Purchasing Administrator to join our team. You will handle supplier correspondence, support supplier discussions, prepare enquiries, issue purchase orders and monitor deliveries.

We expect completed commercial training, basic purchasing experience, strong MS Office skills, excellent written and spoken German and English, and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset. A modern office, onboarding, and a supportive culture await.

Qualifications

• Completed commercial vocational training.
• Initial experience in purchasing is desirable.
• Confident use of common MS Office applications.
• Good written and spoken German and English.
• Class B driving licence.
• The ability to understand and document complex processes.
• A structured, independent and responsible working style.
• Strong communication skills, openness and a willingness to contribute new ideas.
• The ability to stay calm in stressful situations and support colleagues where needed.
• A helpful, team-oriented mindset — at INTOCAST, we work hand in hand.

Responsibilities

• Handling supplier correspondence.
• Holding supplier discussions independently, in coordination with the Head of Purchasing.
• Participating in supplier negotiations where required.
• Creating demand plans and preparing and carrying out annual and individual enquiries.
• Obtaining quotations and comparing prices.
• Issuing written purchase orders and placing call-offs from framework agreements.
• Checking order confirmations for factual accuracy and monitoring delivery dates.
• Archiving and filing purchasing documents and processes.
• Recording and processing material receipts in the IT system.
• Checking monthly inventory lists for accuracy.
• Handling purchasing and complaint cases.
• Participating in inventories and evaluating stocktaking results.
• Supporting the revision of process and work instructions when process changes are identified.
• Reporting supply shortages and rejected materials to the Head of Purchasing.
• Checking stock levels.

Skills

MS Office

German language

English language

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Process documentation

Driving license

Education

Commercial vocational training

Job description

Full-time Position as Purchasing Administrator

Who are we?

We, INTOCAST AG, are a company founded in 1979 that manufactures and markets products for the refractory industry worldwide. With our dedicated team of approximately 280 employees across Germany, we provide our customers with a comprehensive range of products. As EXPERTS ON FIRE, we stand for exceptional expertise and quality in the refractory industry. Our subsidiaries are also active in this field and complement our product portfolio.

What do we do?

We manufacture shaped and unshaped refractory products, casting auxiliaries and metallurgical slag additives. We also support our customers in melting, alloying, combustion and hot-forming processes — work that requires broad-based research and product development, which we provide to our customers as well.

What sets us apart?

INTOCAST is shaped by its employees — they are our most important resource. We want our customers to be satisfied, and we want the same for our team. Our strong team spirit and positive working atmosphere help us support one another so we can give 100% for our customers.
Team events, a family-like working environment and a hands-on mentality are part of who we are. We value respectful, warm and open collaboration, and even in turbulent times, we see ourselves as a crisis-resistant employer.

We are currently looking for a new team member to join us as soon as possible in a full-time position as Purchasing Administrator (m/f/d) at our Ratingen location.

Responsibilities

• Handling supplier correspondence
• Holding supplier discussions independently, in coordination with the Head of Purchasing
• Participating in supplier negotiations where required
• Creating demand plans and preparing and carrying out annual and individual enquiries
• Obtaining quotations and comparing prices
• Issuing written purchase orders and placing call-offs from framework agreements
• Checking order confirmations for factual accuracy and monitoring delivery dates
• Archiving and filing purchasing documents and processes
• Recording and processing material receipts in the IT system
• Checking monthly inventory lists for accuracy
• Handling purchasing and complaint cases
• Participating in inventories and evaluating stocktaking results
• Supporting the revision of process and work instructions when process changes are identified
• Reporting supply shortages and rejected materials to the Head of Purchasing
• Checking stock levels

What we’re looking for:

• Completed commercial vocational training
• Initial experience in purchasing is desirable
• Confident use of common MS Office applications
• Good written and spoken German and English
• Class B driving licence
• The ability to understand and document complex processes
• A structured, independent and responsible working style
• Strong communication skills, openness and a willingness to contribute new ideas
• The ability to stay calm in stressful situations and support colleagues where needed
• A helpful, team-oriented mindset — at INTOCAST, we work hand in hand

These are your advantages at INTOCAST AG:

• Intensive onboarding from day one, helping you get to know your varied tasks and your team
• A modern office in Ratingen with ergonomic workstations and plenty of space for all employees
• An open feedback culture — we welcome your ideas,suggestionsand concerns at any time
• Free drinks such as water, coffee and tea, plus a canteen allowance for lunch
• A strong teamculture with plenty to offer:
  • At“Intocook”,we cook, laugh and chat together in our lounge — and some colleagues have even discovered a passion for cooking
  • At our“Meet&Greet”,we wrap up the week and share information across departments
  • In our company-owned“Intofit”fitness studio, you can work out and build up your energy for the next challenges — with support from our fitness trainer
  • Our yoga offer provides the perfect balance to a busy working day
  • Our fantastic Christmas party leaves nothing to be desired and regularly shows how well INTOCAST employees can celebrate
• Parking spaces in our underground garage to make commuting by car easier
• A monthly tax-free benefit in the form of a card that can be used at various retailers in Germany
• A contribution to the company pension scheme through our collective insurer

Interested?