Technical Buyer - Global Support

Körber Pharma Packaging AG; France; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Körber Pharma Packaging AG in France is seeking an experienced procurement professional to manage Asian component sourcing within Körber’s category-sourcing framework. The role focuses on supplier identification, RFQ preparation, supplier evaluation, quotation comparison and sourcing recommendations.

You will work closely with the Lead Buyer to align procurement requirements, implement category strategies, and monitor supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or related supply chain functions.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical/electrical components, material standards, and engineering drawings.
• Strong analytical skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; ability to present data-driven insights and proposals.
• Experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP).
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across different levels and functions.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Asian component sourcing in accordance with Körber Group category-sourcing frameworks and business requirements.
• Lead sourcing activities from supplier identification and RFQ preparation through supplier evaluation, quotation comparison and sourcing recommendation.
• Work closely with the Lead Buyer to align procurement requirements and implement agreed category strategies.
• Assess supplier capability, capacity, quality, delivery performance, technical compliance and supply-chain risk.
• Monitor supplier performance and coordinate corrective and preventive actions with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Support order confirmation verification, quality-issue resolution and contingency planning for capacity or delivery constraints.
• Work with relevant internal Buyers to ensure approved pricing and commercial terms are correctly implemented in SAP purchase orders.
• Support master data governance by maintaining and validating relevant material, supplier and purchasing data, and ensuring the accuracy and consistency of associated SAP records.
• Prepare data-driven reports on sourcing progress, savings opportunities, supplier performance, quality issues and supply risks.
• Operate within delegated purchasing authority and comply with Körber Group policies, applicable procedures and ISO-related requirements.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Mechanical knowledge

Analytical skills

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

Negotiation

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

SAP

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Your role in our team:

• Facilitate Asian component sourcing in accordance with Körber Group category-sourcing frameworks and business requirements.
• Lead sourcing activities from supplier identification and RFQ preparation through supplier evaluation, quotation comparison and sourcing recommendation.
• Work closely with the Lead Buyer to align procurement requirements and implement agreed category strategies.
• Assess supplier capability, capacity, quality, delivery performance, technical compliance and supply-chain risk.
• Monitor supplier performance and coordinate corrective and preventive actions with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Support order confirmation verification, quality-issue resolution and contingency planning for capacity or delivery constraints.
• Work with relevant internal Buyers to ensure approved pricing and commercial terms are correctly implemented in SAP purchase orders.
• Support master data governance by maintaining and validating relevant material, supplier and purchasing data, and ensuring the accuracy and consistency of associated SAP records.
• Prepare data-driven reports on sourcing progress, savings opportunities, supplier performance, quality issues and supply risks.
• Operate within delegated purchasing authority and comply with Körber Group policies, applicable procedures and ISO-related requirements.

Your profile:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or related supply chain functions, preferably within a manufacturing or project-based environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical/electrical components, material standards, and engineering drawings.
• Strong analytical skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; ability to present data-driven insights and proposals.
• Experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP).
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across different levels and functions.

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Körber is a global technology company for intelligent manufacturing and supply chain solutions. As a reliable innovation partner, Körber turns entrepreneurial thinking into customer success by providing leading technology to fuel what's next - from end-to-end pharma production and advanced supply chain solutions to high-tech machinery and process equipment. Körber combines deep domain expertise with integrated hardware, software, and digital services, to help customers take the next step.