German Speaking Operational Buyer for Material Management (MM) Team

Dürr; Dadri; On-site; INR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational machinery manufacturer is seeking an Operational Buyer for its Material Management Team in Dadri, India. This full-time mid-senior level role involves handling purchasing requests, managing supplier communications, and ensuring timely delivery of materials. Candidates must have a degree in Economics or Logistics and strong experience in purchasing, along with proficiency in English and German. The position demands organizational skills, problem-solving abilities, and experience with SAP.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in purchasing, economics, or logistics.
• Experience with SAP is a must.
• Knowledge of English and German at level min. B2.

Responsibilities

• Process demand requests and exception messages.
• Change delivery schedules as needed.
• Monitor material flow until physical delivery.
• Prepare and send orders and delivery schedules.
• Support the claims process.
• Prepare supplier evaluations.

Skills

Strong communication skills in English

Strong communication skills in German

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Project management skills

Negotiation skills

Education

University degree in Economics or Logistics

Tools

SAP

Excel

SAP ERP

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Overview

DGS MM Operational Purchasing Team is responsible for purchasing of the components based on the requisitions created by the Production Planners for all HOMAG plants located in Poland and Germany. The Operational Buyers work in a dynamic environment, must react to critical situations and material shortages to ensure a smooth production process. The team follows up on delivery date changes, production rescheduling, supports the claims process, manages changes of materials, manages the frame contracts, and clarifications of invoice discrepancies. Operational Buyers cooperate closely with other departments in Homag as well as with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Processing of demand requests and exception messages;
• Changing delivery schedules in case of changes in dates from suppliers, taking into account stock levels;
• Checking order confirmations for quantity and date; sending delivery reminders; monitoring material flow until physical delivery;
• Active cooperation and communication with suppliers;
• Preparing and sending orders (automated where possible), delivery schedules, forecasts, and framework agreements;
• Supporting the claims process;
• Preparation of supplier evaluations;
• Sending necessary documentation to the supplier

Requirements

• Strong communication skills in English and German (B2 & above) is a must.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in purchasing, economics, or logistics, with at least 3 years working experience in global assignments.
• Experience with SAP is a must.
• University degree: Economics or Logistics
• Knowledge of English on a level min. B2
• Knowledge of written and spoken German on a level min. B2
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel, SAP ERP and Procurement processes required
• Strong organizational, communication and negotiations skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Project management skills and continuous improvement mindset
• Personality traits: accuracy, commitment, ability to manage time effectively, responsibility, proactive, take initiatives, decision making

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industries

• Machinery Manufacturing

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