Senior Procurement Specialist

Jobtailor; Schwabach; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jobtailor in Germany seeks an experienced Operational Procurement Manager to oversee production and consumables purchasing, including delivery-date monitoring and material availability. You will manage inventory with forecast inputs and coordinate with Quality and Production on supplier issues.

The role requires a degree in business administration or engineering, 5+ years in procurement, strong ERP/D365 experience, and fluent English.

Qualifikationen

• Completed degree in business administration, engineering, or a comparable qualification in purchasing/procurement
• At least 5 years of professional experience in a comparable role in the operational procurement function of an industrial company
• Very good understanding of production processes and material flows
• Confident, structured, and solution-oriented approach to negotiations and work
• High level of personal responsibility and strong execution skills in day-to-day operations
• Excellent communication skills when working with internal and external stakeholders
• Proficient with ERP systems; experience with ERP D365 is desirable, along with MS Office
• Very good written and spoken English
• Experience in the printing or packaging industry is an advantage
• Initial exposure to strategic procurement topics or Group-wide structures is an advantage

Aufgaben

• Independently manage the operational procurement of production and consumable materials
• Handle the entire purchasing process, including delivery-date monitoring and ensuring material availability
• Manage inventory while taking sales and production forecasts into account
• Review and clarify order confirmations, delivery notes, and invoices
• Process supplier complaints and closely coordinate with Quality and Production
• Ensure an optimal balance between supply capability and tied-up capital
• Support price negotiations and implement agreed terms in day-to-day operations
• Independently negotiate the procurement of B and C materials as required
• Contribute to the further development of the supplier portfolio and supplier evaluations
• Identify and realize cost-saving opportunities
• Coordinate with Group-wide procurement functions on category strategies
• Contribute to cross-site procurement initiatives and volume-consolidation opportunities
• Act as a deputy for the Head of Procurement during vacation and illness

Kenntnisse

Operational procurement

Inventory management

Supplier negotiation

Production process understanding

Material flow management

Delivery date monitoring

Order confirmation review

Structured approach

Excellent communication

Ausbildung

Degree in business administration or engineering

Tools

ERP D365

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

• Independently manage the operational procurement of production and consumable materials
• Handle the entire purchasing process, including delivery-date monitoring and ensuring material availability
• Manage inventory while taking sales and production forecasts into account
• Review and clarify order confirmations, delivery notes, and invoices
• Process supplier complaints and closely coordinate with Quality and Production
• Ensure an optimal balance between supply capability and tied-up capital
• Support price negotiations and implement agreed terms in day-to-day operations
• Independently negotiate the procurement of B and C materials as required
• Contribute to the further development of the supplier portfolio and supplier evaluations
• Identify and realize cost-saving opportunities
• Coordinate with Group-wide procurement functions on category strategies
• Contribute to cross-site procurement initiatives and volume-consolidation opportunities
• Act as a deputy for the Head of Procurement during vacation and illness

Requirements

• Completed degree in business administration, engineering, or a comparable qualification in purchasing/procurement
• At least 5 years of professional experience in a comparable role in the operational procurement function of an industrial company
• Very good understanding of production processes and material flows
• Confident, structured, and solution-oriented approach to negotiations and work
• High level of personal responsibility and strong execution skills in day-to-day operations
• Excellent communication skills when working with internal and external stakeholders
• Proficient with ERP systems; experience with ERP D365 is desirable, along with MS Office
• Very good written and spoken English
• Experience in the printing or packaging industry is an advantage
• Initial exposure to strategic procurement topics or Group-wide structures is an advantage

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in operational procurement, including inventory management, supplier negotiations, and cost-saving initiatives. Proficient in ERP systems and effective communication with stakeholders to ensure material availability and optimize procurement processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Operational Procurement Management
• Inventory Management
• Supplier Negotiation
• ERP D365 Proficiency
• Production Process Understanding

Hard Skills

• Operational Procurement
• Inventory Management
• Supplier Evaluation
• Cost-Saving Identification
• Negotiation Skills
• Production Process Understanding
• Material Flow Management
• Order Confirmation Review
• Delivery Date Monitoring
• Supplier Complaint Processing

Soft Skills

• Structured Approach
• Solution-Oriented Mindset
• High Level of Personal Responsibility
• Strong Execution Skills
• Excellent Communication Skills

Industry Keywords

• Printing Industry
• Packaging Industry
• Group-Wide Procurement
• Category Strategies
• Cross-Site Procurement

Tools & Technologies

• ERP Systems
• MS Office