VIE - Project Management in Strategic Purchasing

Schneider Electric - Global; Sondershausen; Vor Ort; EUR 45.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading global company is seeking a Strategic Purchasing Project Manager in Sondershausen. This role involves enhancing material productivity, coordinating multiple projects, and collaborating with various departments. Candidates should possess a Master's degree and have at least one year of relevant experience in procurement or project management.

Leistungen

Opportunity to gain international experience

Professional development opportunities

Dynamic, inclusive work environment

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in Procurement or related field required.
• 1 year of experience in Procurement or project management required, including internships.
• Full professional capacity in English and German.

Aufgaben

• Organize and implement projects related to material productivity.
• Collaborate with various departments including Supply Chain and Finance.
• Support in identifying potential savings for production.

Kenntnisse

Knowledge in ERP systems

Advanced Excel skills

Knowledge of Tableau

Strong analytical skills

Organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in Procurement/Business/Economics or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Where is the Position?

The position is located in Sondershausen, in Germany in Europe Central, in multicultural team within dynamic & challenging environment.

Which missions will you lead?

As a Strategic Purchasing Project Manager, you will focus on increasing the material productivity - optimal use of materials. Your main missions will be:

• Be involved in the organization and implementation of various projects (product changes, change of supplier, in- and outsourcing, further projects associated with material productivity)
• Exchange with the international purchasing team
• Strong collaboration with nearly all departments in a production site (Supply Chain planning, Finance, R&D, Quality, Assembly, Method and Maintenance)
• Support in the search for potential savings in our production and with our suppliers (Mobility Studies, Cost Breakdown Analysis)
• You will have the possibility to take over the resource planning

What are the qualifications we are looking for?

Education: Master’s degree in Procurement/Business/Economics or related field

Work experience: A minimum of 1 year of experience in Procurement or project management in related field (internship/apprenticeship included).

Skills:

• Knowledge in ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
• Microsoft Office esp. - Advanced Excel skills / Knowledge of Tableau
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Organizational skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Requested languages : English & German full professional capacity.

Personal abilities or skills:

• Attention to detail and accuracy and strong organizational skill
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Commercial mindset, seek to give advice, and dare to challenge
• Team player with the ability to work independently.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to get international experience abroad
• To improve your English
• To work in multicultural, inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment
• Opportunities for professional development

Ready to Make an Impact?
Let us learn about you! Apply today and take the next step in your career.

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Ready to Make an Impact?
Let us learn about you! Apply today and take the next step in your career.

Where is the Position?

The position is located in Sondershausen, in Germany in Europe Central, in multicultural team within dynamic & challenging environment.

Which missions will you lead?

As a Strategic Purchasing Project Manager, you will focus on increasing the material productivity - optimal use of materials. Your main missions will be:

• Be involved in the organization and implementation of various projects (product changes, change of supplier, in- and outsourcing, further projects associated with material productivity)
• Exchange with the international purchasing team
• Strong collaboration with nearly all departments in a production site (Supply Chain planning, Finance, R&D, Quality, Assembly, Method and Maintenance)
• Support in the search for potential savings in our production and with our suppliers (Mobility Studies, Cost Breakdown Analysis)
• You will have the possibility to take over the resource planning

What are the qualifications we are looking for?

Education: Master’s degree in Procurement/Business/Economics or related field

Work experience: A minimum of 1 year of experience in Procurement or project management in related field (internship/apprenticeship included).

Skills:

• Knowledge in ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
• Microsoft Office esp. - Advanced Excel skills / Knowledge of Tableau
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Organizational skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Requested languages : English & German full professional capacity.

Personal abilities or skills:

• Attention to detail and accuracy and strong organizational skill
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Commercial mindset, seek to give advice, and dare to challenge
• Team player with the ability to work independently.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to get international experience abroad
• To improve your English
• To work in multicultural, inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment
• Opportunities for professional development