Specialist- Tactical Buyer

Nordex SE; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordex SE in Chennai, India is seeking an experienced materials planner to balance spare parts demand, coordinate procurement and manage suppliers across a dynamic, international supply chain. You will work with SAP ECC MM and MS Office, with exposure to SAP S/4HANA; some travel between company locations is possible.

The role offers ownership, growth, and collaboration within a global wind energy group. Join a global team dedicated to reliable material availability for turbines, driving

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in material planning, tactical procurement and supplier management.
• SAP ECC MM knowledge is essential; S/4HANA is a plus.
• Strong English communication and cross-cultural collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Balance spare parts demands and ensure timely ordering.
• Coordinate information exchange with internal/external parties and mitigate shortages.
• Optimize central and local stocks to improve material availability.
• Manage suppliers focusing on reliability, quality and cost.
• Act as focal point for spare parts across assigned category.
• Support tenders for spare parts with the strategic procurement team.
• Handle complaints and review invoices independently.

Skills

Material planning

Procurement

Supplier management

SAP ECC MM

MS Office

Teamcenter

English fluent

Education

BA/BS in Business Administration or Economics

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

• Balancing spare parts demands and availability through accurate and timely ordering
• Constant information exchange between all internal and external parties involved as well as proactively initiating mitigation actions in case of potential supply shortages
• Optimisation of central and local stocks by incorporating and continuously improving the overall material availability
• Comprehensive supplier management through monitoring and optimisation of reliability, quality and costs for materials and logistics
• Acting as a focal point for the spare parts supply of the category of Minor Components assigned
• Participating in tenders for the supply of spare parts in close cooperation with the strategic procurement department
• Independent complaints handling and invoice review

YOUR PROFILE:

Ideally, you have at least 5 years of experience in material planning, tactical procurement and supplier management. Well-founded thinking in SAP structures complements your profile.

• Degree in Business Administration or Economics, preferably with a focus on supply chain management or logistics
• Alternatively, comparable vocational training with corresponding additional qualification
• Motivated and committed personality with a high drive and ownership
• Strong customer orientation and ability to work in an international team
• Experience in working with different business cultures and building strong personal relationships
• Sound knowledge of SAP ECC (mainly module MM) and MS Office, additional knowledge of SAP S/4 HANA and Teamcenter would be an advantage.
• Fluent in English; ideally also in Spanish and / or German on a good level
• Willingness to travel if needed, especially between the company locations in Germany-Hamburg, Germany-Rostock and Spain

Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to religion, age, sex, color, national origin, handicap, or other protected class and in full compliance with all federal and state laws.

ABOUT THE NORDEX GROUP

The manufacture of wind energy plants in the on-shore segment has been our core competence and passion for around 40years. With more than 57GW installed capacity worldwide, our turbines supply sustainable energy to more than 80% of the global energy market and we are one of the largest companies in the wind industry. National subsidiaries in more than 40markets and production facilities in Germany, Spain, Brazil, the USA, Mexico and India offer our more than 10,400employees the opportunity for international and intercultural cooperation.

We are growing and together driving forward the expansion of alternative energies worldwide - if you wish, from now on with you. Join the #TeamNordex