Local NPI Buyer (m/f/d)

Alpitronic; Nürnberg; Hybrid; EUR 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive bonus system

Additional company benefits

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Alpitronic in Nürnberg is seeking a motivated buyer to support procurement activities and ensure cost-efficient sourcing for our operations. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and our global procurement organisation to guarantee availability and drive process improvements.

Your role covers managing procurement for the Nuremberg site, executing sourcing and purchasing, handling requisitions and POs, and supporting supplier onboarding and negotiations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a comparable field.
• Experience in procurement, purchasing, or sourcing.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and supplier management.
• Experience negotiating contracts and working with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely availability of goods and services per business requirements.
• Manage procurement activities for the Nuremberg site with global teams.
• Execute sourcing and purchasing processes cost-effectively.
• Handle requisitions, RFQs, supplier offers, and PO placement.
• Lead supplier selection, onboarding, and contract discussions.
• Coordinate deliveries and update ERP systems.
• Support continuous improvement and standardization of procurement processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement procurement strategies.
• Provide procurement analyses and supplier evaluations for decisions.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier management

ERP systems

Stakeholder mgmt

Analytical skills

German language

English language

Education

B.A./B.S. in Business Administration or related

Supply Chain Management degree

Tools

MS Excel

ERP software

Job description

We are looking for a motivated buyer to support procurement activities and ensure the efficient sourcing of goods and services required for our operations. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers and our global procurement organisation to guarantee the availability and cost-efficiency of goods and services, and to drive continuous improvement across procurement processes.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the timely availability of goods and services according to business requirements
• Manage procurement activities for the Nuremberg site in close collaboration with global procurement teams
• Execute sourcing and purchasing processes in a cost-efficient and effective manner
• Handle purchase requisitions, request quotations, compare supplier offers, and place purchase orders
• Manage supplier selection and onboarding processes while ensuring compliance with company standards and sourcing strategies
• Conduct supplier negotiations and support the achievement of optimal commercial conditions
• Coordinate and monitor deliveries, ensuring delivery reliability and updating ERP systems accordingly
• Lead and support sourcing projects for direct and indirect materials and services
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and implement procurement strategies
• Prepare procurement analyses, reports, and supplier evaluations to support strategic purchasing decisions
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and drive standardization across procurement processes
• Work closely with commodity managers and procurement colleagues to share best practices and implement global sourcing strategies
• Support accounting and other internal departments in resolving procurement-related discrepancies when required

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a comparable field
• Previous professional experience in procurement, purchasing, or sourcing
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and supplier management
• Experience with negotiations and commercial contract discussions
• Good analytical skills and the ability to evaluate procurement data and market trends
• Technical understanding of products, materials, or services within an industrial environment is an advantage
• Experience working with ERP systems and procurement tools
• Structured and solution-oriented way of working
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Fluency in German and English

OUR COMMITMENT

• Innovative work environment in a young, dynamic team
• High-tech projects in the future-proof sector of e-mobility
• Opportunities for advancement in a growing company
• A wide range of further training opportunities
• Attractive bonus system and performance-related pay
• Additional company benefits