Technical Supplier Engineer

Acuriant Technologies Inc.; Halberstadt; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading technology firm in Halberstadt is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to coordinate purchasing activities and manage suppliers. You will craft negotiation strategies, ensure compliance with regulations, and develop purchasing policies. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and over 6 years of experience in supply chain management within an international manufacturing environment. Fluency in both English and German is required, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Qualifikationen

• 6+ years of proven supply chain experience in an international manufacturing environment.
• Strong ability to negotiate with suppliers.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English and German.

Aufgaben

• Plan and coordinate purchasing activities with other departments.
• Manage inventory levels and eliminate obsolete materials.
• Oversee vendor and supplier management for timely deliveries and compliance.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Negotiating skills

Teamwork

Networking

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in supply chain management, logistics, or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Acuriant Technologies is a next-generation separation and filtration company formed through the merger of Acuriant and Nanostone Water. By combining precision polymeric membranes with robust ceramic ultrafiltration, we deliver dual-technology solutions that improve yields, advance sustainability, and reduce costs in demanding applications across dairy, food & beverage, life sciences, manufacturing, water, and semiconductors. With operations in the U.S. and Germany, we pair technical expertise with client-focused innovation.

What You’ll Do

• Plan, direct, or coordinate purchasing, in close cooperation with other functions like SCM, Production Planner, Finance, Quality, etc.
• Create policies or procedures for purchasing activities after clearance with Director Operations.
• Responsible the inventory management process, defining departmental strategies for appropriate inventory levels, eliminating obsolete and off-spec material, and reduce aging material, especially in close collaboration with suppliers (placing/timing of orders, develop strategy on obsolete material).
• Manage the vendors for outsourced transportation and warehousing, align with delivery schedules to and from suppliers.
• Manage all other vendors/suppliers in terms of on-time deliveries, meeting technical specifications (quality) and pricing.
• Build and maintain supplier/vendor management system including continuous monitoring and evaluation of all participants. On-site visits to develop relevant participants.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering and R&D for the development of new suppliers.
• Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand in close cooperation with the Production Planner and Sales.
• Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies after clearance with Director Operations.
• Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms with all suppliers.
• Assess, manage and mitigate risks that are potentially caused by all suppliers.
• Ensure Company is in compliance with laws and regulations regarding transportation, including hazardous material.
• Motivate, organize and encourage teamwork to ensure set targets are met.

What We’re Looking For

• Completed Bachelor´s Degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, industrial engineering or comparable.
• Proven supply chain experience of 6+ years in an international manufacturing environment.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Strong in negotiating and networking.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Fluent written and spoken English and German.