Responsibilities
- Manage and monitor purchase orders for production materials from Fronius HQ (Austria).
- Maintain optimal inventory levels (ROP, EOQ) based on demand forecasts and consumption trends.
- Place special or project-specific orders as needed.
- Coordinate logistics, shipping, and lead times with suppliers and HQ.
- Ensure material availability and resolve supply issues.
- Handle slow-moving or obsolete inventory with proactive strategies.
- Create and maintain part numbers and pricing in the ERP system.
- Process and validate purchase orders, invoices, credit notes, and returns in BaaN.
- Oversee fixed asset purchases outside the standard workflow.
- Lead the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process and align demand with supply.
- Maintain procurement procedures and ensure policy/audit compliance.
- Identify process improvements and support KPI tracking/reporting.
- Monitor supplier performance and maintain strong communication with HQ and suppliers.
- Track international shipments and manage customs clearance.
Skills & Requirements
- Bachelor’s Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, International Business, Economics, Supply Chain Management or a related fields
- 1 – 3 years of experience in direct material procurement, supply chain, or a similar role within a manufacturing environment.
- Advanced English required (spoken and written)
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems (preferably BaaN)
- Advanced Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis)
- Knowledge of supply chain principles and inventory optimization
- Familiarity with invoice matching, purchasing workflows, and logistics coordination
- Understanding of Incoterms and international trade processes is a plus
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