Spare Parts Purchaser (m/w/d)

XCMG Europe GmbH; Krefeld; Hybrid; EUR 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

XCMG Europe GmbH in Germany is seeking an experienced procurement professional to manage spare parts, purchasing activities and supplier relationships. You will negotiate prices, delivery terms and payment conditions, and optimize spare parts inventory and supplier data to drive efficiency.

The role requires strong analytical and commercial skills, a background in supply chain processes, and fluency in German and English to communicate with international suppliers.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in an industrial environment with procurement and inventory management.
• German and English skills in writing and speaking.
• Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related apprenticeship with relevant experience.
• Strong analytical, commercial, and problem-solving skills with proactive supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Manage spare parts, purchasing activities and requirements.
• Negotiate prices, delivery times, payment terms, and commercial conditions with suppliers.
• Maintain and optimize spare parts inventory, supplier information and pricing.
• Identify process improvements across the entire supply chain and inventory management

Skills

German language

English language

Education

Business Administration / Supply Chain Management degree

Job description

Your mission

• Manage spare parts, purchasing activities and requirements.
• Negotiate prices, delivery times, payment terms, and commercial conditions with suppliers.
• Maintain and optimize spare parts inventory, supplier information and pricing.
• Identify process improvements across the entire supply chain and inventory management

Your profile

• 3+ years of experience in an industrial environment, with a solid understanding of purchasing, inventory management, logistics, and supply chain processes.
• Good German and English skills, both written and spoken
• Completed degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a comparable technical apprenticeship with relevant professional experience.
• Strong analytical, commercial, and problem-solving skills, with a structured, proactive, and results-oriented approach to supplier management and procurement activities.

Why us?

• Work at one of the world’s largest manufacturers of construction machinery
• An international, collegial working environment
• Varied tasks with responsibility and room for initiative
• Modern work environment.