Purchasing Manager

ZipRecruiter; Hannover; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

AquaPhoenix Scientific is seeking a skilled Purchasing Manager to oversee sourcing and procurement operations. The role requires strong negotiation skills, team leadership, and experience in global procurement. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience, with opportunities for career growth in a flexible and innovative environment.

Leistungen

Competitive pay

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Qualifikationen

• 3-5 years of procurement experience required.
• Advanced certifications like CPM, CPSM, or APICS are a plus.

Aufgaben

• Develop reliable, cost-effective sourcing strategies.
• Conduct vendor reviews and analyze purchasing trends.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including finance and operations.

Kenntnisse

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title: Purchasing Manager

AquaPhoenix Scientific, a leading manufacturer of reagents, industrial equipment, and software for the water treatment industry, as well as a producer of STEM education kits, is seeking a skilled and experienced Purchasing Manager. The role involves responsible sourcing, negotiation, and procurement of goods and materials to support company operations.

The ideal candidate should understand the complexities of global procurement and be capable of managing and coaching a team of purchasing professionals.

Reporting directly to the Director of Procurement and Supply Chain Management, the Purchasing Manager should have proven leadership in sourcing various commodities, materials, supplies, industrial equipment, and services.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Develop reliable, cost-effective sourcing strategies through ethical negotiations and vendor relationships.
• Ensure timely and accurate sourcing of materials to meet quality, price, and delivery standards for optimal production.
• Conduct vendor reviews, analyze purchasing trends, and manage costs to meet forecasting demands.
• Evaluate supplier performance based on quality, delivery, and pricing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including finance, operations, and logistics.
• Implement Lean and Kanban models to optimize costs, quality, logistics, and vendor service levels.
• Utilize strong negotiation, persuasion, and business analytics skills to assess risks and costs.
• Set departmental objectives and oversee team responsibilities and performance.

The ideal candidate will typically have a bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent and 3-5 years of procurement experience. Advanced certifications are a plus.

Additional Skills:

• Excellent communication and computer skills.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and train others proactively.
• Strong negotiation and contract management abilities.
• Experience with ERP systems like SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite.
• Analytical mindset and problem-solving skills.
• Certifications such as CPM, CPSM, or APICS are advantageous.

About Us:

AquaPhoenix fosters a flexible, innovative culture. We are leaders in water testing kits, reagents, and distributor of diverse testing products across multiple industries, including water treatment, sanitation, oil & gas, and STEM education.

If you seek a positive work environment, competitive pay, benefits, and career growth, consider applying. AquaPhoenix is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. For more information or to apply, visit www.aquaphoenixsci.com.