Procurement Manager - Cables (m/f/d)

Greencells Group; Saarbrücken; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Start-up mindset

Central Saarbrücken location

Flexitime with core hours

Parking or travel allowance

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Zusammenfassung

Greencells Group is seeking a Procurement Manager - Cables (m/f/d) to shape our supply chain and optimise product costs. You will develop sourcing strategies and manage national and international suppliers, coordinating with project management, engineering, construction, logistics and other teams to ensure successful project delivery.

You will lead negotiations, manage framework agreements, and analyse market trends to drive cost efficiency while maintaining high quality and security of supply

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Business Administration or comparable field.
• Several years of experience in strategic procurement within the cable product group.
• Technical understanding of cables, standards, certifications and manufacturing processes.
• Experience in project management and cross-functional collaboration with technical/commercial stakeholders.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Aufgaben

• Strategic procurement of cables and cable components for national and international projects.
• Development and implementation of commodity and sourcing strategies for the cable product group.
• Selection, evaluation and ongoing development of national and international manufacturers and supplier partners.
• Negotiation and management of framework agreements and terms and conditions, focusing on quality, costs, delivery performance, and security of supply.
• Conducting market, cost and benchmark analyses for cables and cable systems.
• Close collaboration with Engineering, Project Management, Construction, Quality Management and Logistics to meet project-specific requirements.
• Identifying and implementing opportunities for cost optimisation, standardisation and improvement within the product group.
• Analysing and preparing procurement metrics, supplier evaluations and decision-making criteria for project- and product-group-specific procurement decisions.

Kenntnisse

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

ERP systems proficiency

MS Office proficiency

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering / related field

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

As Procurement Manager - Cables (m/f/d), you will play a key role in shaping our supply chain and optimising our product cost structure.

You will be responsible for developing and implementing sourcing strategies, as well as the strategic management of national and international suppliers, with a focus on cost, quality and security of supply.

Working closely with project management, engineering, construction, logistics and other cross-functional teams, you will ensure the successful delivery of our projects and make a significant contribution to the company’s competitiveness and long-term success. As Lead Buyer, you will also act as the key point of contact for all procurement-related matters within selected projects.

Your mission

• Strategic procurement of cables and cable components for national and international projects
• Development and implementation of commodity and sourcing strategies for the cable product group
• Selection, evaluation and ongoing development of national and international manufacturers and supplier partners
• Negotiation and management of framework agreements and terms and conditions, with a focus on quality, costs, delivery performance, technical compliance and security of supply
• Conducting market, cost and benchmark analyses for cables and cable systems, focusing on price trends, availability, lead times, risks and technical requirements
• Close collaboration with Engineering, Project Management, Construction, Quality Management and Logistics to ensure project-specific requirements are met.
• Identifying and implementing opportunities for cost optimisation, standardisation and improvement within the product group
• Analysing and preparing procurement metrics, supplier evaluations and decision-making criteria for project- and product-group-specific procurement decisions

Your profile

• A degree in Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Business Administration or a comparable subject
• Several years’ experience in strategic procurement within the cable product group, ideally in the context of PV, energy infrastructure or EPC projects
• A sound technical understanding of cables, technical specifications, standards, certifications and relevant manufacturing processes
• Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills
• A strategic, analytical and structured approach to work, as well as a good understanding of factors relevant to costs and market prices
• Experience in project management and in cross-functional collaboration with technical and commercial stakeholders
• A responsible, proactive and solution-oriented approach to work, with the ability to apply professional expertise effectively in day-to-day activities
• A commitment to respectful, trusting collaboration and mutual support within the team
• Proficiency in using ERP systems and MS Office
• Very good command of English; knowledge of German would be an advantage
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally

What we offer

• Work in a growing, international company with a start-up mindset
• A workplace in a central location in Saarbrücken with good transport links
• An open and friendly working atmosphere
• Flexitime scheme with core working hours
• Company sports programme (Hansefit)
• Subsidised parking in the city centre or a travel allowance for public transport
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