Senior Buyer

Kronospan Mdf SL.; Marlenheim; Sur place; EUR 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A global leader in wood panel manufacturing is seeking a Senior Buyer in Marlenheim, France. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in industrial purchasing, be fluent in French and English (German is a plus), and possess excellent negotiation skills. Responsibilities include negotiating supplier terms, achieving cost savings and utilizing SRM systems for reporting. This is an opportunity to join a rapidly growing company with a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of working experience as senior/project/technical buyer in the industrial field.
• Fluent in French and English, German is a serious asset.
• Excellent negotiation skills.

Responsabilités

• Provide a service to internal customers, purchasing items at the best price and quality.
• Ensure cost savings and supplier negotiations.
• Utilize SRM system for reporting.

Connaissances

Negotiation skills

Fluent in French and English

Knowledge of market dynamics

Formation

Bachelor Degree in Business/Economic or Supply Chain or Technical studies

Outils

SRM system

Description du poste

Why choosing Kronospan?

Kronospan is:

• A successful international company (more than 40 sites all over the world)
• One of the world leading manufacturers of wood-based panels
• Cutting‑edge company, using advanced technology
• Focused on high environmental standards

We are looking for talented people to contribute to the success of our company. This is an opportunity to join a rapidly growing and international company, with many opportunities for learning and self‑development. Flat hierarchies and an entrepreneurial environment where we promote talents and ideas. The role is wide ranging, so it needs a confident all‑round person who is happy to take the initiative.

About the position

The responsibilities of the Senior Buyer are to provide a service to internal customers, purchasing products and services at the best price, quality and delivery time to reduce cost in the Supply Chain and be constantly looking to drive waste and ultimately cost out of the business. To support Purchasing Manager and share knowledge and know‑how with Purchasing Assistants.

Your day‑to‑day tasks are the following:

• To provide a service to internal customers, purchasing items at the best price, quality and delivery time to reduce costs in the supply chain and to be constantly looking to drive cost and waste out of the business.
• Hire equipment for user departments and manage this.
• Ensure value for money is achieved for products and services by negotiation with suppliers.
• Achieve cost savings with current suppliers and introduction of new suppliers.
• Keep up to date regarding new potential suppliers entering markets and current suppliers developing new technologies (products and services).
• Hold supplier negotiations via telephone, meetings, and/or written communications.
• Ensure all items are purchased from approved suppliers and to the most advantageous commercial terms for Kronospan.
• Supplier rationalisation.
• Payment terms rationalisation.
• Use SRM system for reporting minutes of meetings.

Profil

• At least 5 years of working experience as senior/project/technical buyer in the industrial field.
• Fluent in French and English, German is a serious asset.
• Bachelor Degree in Business/Economic or Supply Chain or Technical studies.
• Excellent negotiation skills.

Référence

2025-13006