Operational Buyer

Pertemps Network Group; Koblenz; Hybrid; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A prominent procurement service provider is seeking an Operational Buyer in Germany to join their procurement team. This role involves managing procurement activities, supporting sourcing lifecycle, and ensuring compliance with procurement processes. Candidates should have 2-3 years of experience in procurement, fluent in both English and German, and familiar with tools like SAP and Coupa. The company offers a hybrid working model, great workplace culture, and various perks.

Leistungen

Hybrid working model (two days remote)

Modern office and team events

In-house training programs

Subsidized meals and fitness options

Corporate benefits program

Qualifikationen

• 2-3 years' procurement experience with exposure to SAP master data.
• Hands-on experience with procurement platforms.
• Precise, structured, detail-oriented personality.

Aufgaben

• Manage day-to-day procurement activities within SAP S/4HANA.
• Support the end-to-end procurement cycle.
• Conduct supplier and market analysis.

Kenntnisse

Fluent in English

Fluent in German

Procurement experience

Strong affinity with IT

Knowledge of procurement tools

Ausbildung

Commercial apprenticeship or degree in economics or IT

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Coupa

MS Office (especially Excel)

Jobbeschreibung

Operational Buyer

Our client is looking for an Operational Buyer for their growing procurement team.

They offer independent responsibilities, a forward-looking employer, and a secure role within a strategically important central department. Your skills will contribute directly to strengthening procurement strategies and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

Your Role

Operational Procurement

• Take responsibility for day-to-day procurement activities within SAP S / 4 HANA and Coupa.
• Execute planning runs, manage purchase requests, and oversee ordering processes for both IT and non-IT categories (hardware, software, services, etc.).
• Monitor stock levels and support efficient inventory management aligned with business needs.

Sourcing

• Assist Category Managers and Buyers throughout the sourcing lifecycle, from preparation to contract award.
• Manage smaller sourcing activities independently, with guidance from senior procurement colleagues.

Procurement Processes

• Support the end-to-end procurement cycle, ensuring compliance with internal guidelines.
• Use Coupa to run tenders (RFP, RFQ), track procurement activities, and maintain documentation.
• Provide regular reporting on sourcing activities, order status, and market insights.

Research & Innovation

• Conduct supplier and market analysis, prepare data-driven insights, and recommend improvements to sourcing activities.
• Apply your academic or professional knowledge to support innovation within procurement.

Collaboration

• Build strong, trust-based relationships with colleagues and stakeholders across the business.

What You Bring

• Languages : Fluent in both English and German (additional European languages are a plus).
• Experience : A completed commercial apprenticeship or degree in economics, IT, or related fields. 2–3 years’ procurement experience, ideally with exposure to SAP master data and/or accounts payable. Familiarity with procurement tools such as Coupa is advantageous.
• IT Skills : Strong affinity with IT. Hands‑on experience with procurement platforms (Coupa, SAP Ariba). Solid knowledge of SAP MM (ECC 6.0 and/or S / 4HANA). Confident with MS Office, especially Excel. Understanding of IT infrastructure (servers, clients, datacenters, software) is desirable.
• Personality : Precise, structured, and detail‑oriented. Reliable, motivated, and eager to learn. Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.

What’s on Offer

• Hybrid working : Two days remote, three days on site.
• Great workplace culture : Modern offices, team events, and social activities.
• Learning & growth : Access to in‑house training programs and external learning opportunities.
• Health & wellbeing : Subsidized healthy meals, fitness options, and wellness initiatives.
• Extra perks : Corporate benefits program, bike leasing option, pension plan, and more.

We welcome applications from candidates who don’t tick every single box : )

Diversity & Inclusion

Our client is committed to creating an inclusive environment and encourage applications from all backgrounds, regardless of gender, nationality, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or identity.

Interested?

Apply here or send me a message on LinkedIn : )