PCoE Admin Officer (German Speaker)

Klöckner Pentaplast; Porto; Presencial; EUR 15 000 - 23 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Klöckner Pentaplast (kp Business Services) in Porto, Portugal, seeks a Procurement Administrative Officer who speaks German and English to support the Purchase-to-Pay process. You will liaise with international suppliers, maintain master data, and help drive efficient procurement operations.

Joining kpBuS means contributing to a global shared services center serving over 50 entities in Europe and North America, using SAP/JDE basics and MS-Office to optimize workflows.

Qualificações

• Over 1.5 years of experience in admin procurement or related areas.
• Degree in business, economics or equivalent higher education.
• Proficiency in English and German (minimum C1).
• Excellent communication skills and a customer-centric mindset.
• Assertiveness, flexibility and resilience.
• Good MS-Office skills.
• Basic experience in SAP and/or JDE.

Responsabilidades

• Handle the full lifecycle of operational procurement from requisition to delivery.
• Be the first point of contact for international suppliers.
• Respond to requests and questions with a positive touchpoint for the demand owner.
• Build a solid knowledge base of kp procurement processes.
• Set up and maintain contracts in the system.
• Monitor requisitions, create POs, trigger approvals, and ensure timely delivery.
• Verify master data quality and update prices when needed.
• Process general administrative tasks for the department.

Conhecimentos

English

German

MS-Office

Procurement mindset

Communication skills

Formação académica

Business/Economics degree

Ferramentas

SAP

JDE

Descrição da oferta de emprego

kp is a globally recognised leader in the packaging and specialty film industry, renowned for its unwavering commitment to sustainability and innovation. The need to act on climate change has never been clearer so we incorporate sustainability into everything we do by #InvestingInBetter – creating innovative products that enhance product protection, shelf life and contribute to reducing the overall carbon footprint.

Job title: Procurement Administrative Officer (German Speaker)

Reporting to: Procurement Center of Excellence Team Lead

Organisation: kp Business Services, Porto – Portugal

Purpose Of The Job

kpBuS is the center of excellence within Klöckner Pentaplast (kp), nestled in the dynamic city of Porto, Portugal. As an integral part of the Shared Service Center, we extend our specialized services to over 50 entities spanning across Europe and North America. Fueled by an unwavering commitment to continuous improvement, our mission is to streamline and optimize financial processes, simplifying complex financial workflows to empower businesses to channel their energy towards sustainable growth. In addition to the existing services, a Procurement Center of Excellence (PCoE) was established in Porto in 2024 with the objective to strengthen kp’s Purchase-to-Pay process and to make us a stronger partner towards our suppliers.

Your Responsibilities

• Handle the full lifecycle of Operational Procurement processes of either the Purchase Requisition – Purchase Order – Deliver


• Be the first point of contact for (international) suppliers


• Answer to requests and questions, while creating a positive experience with every relevant touchpoint to demand owner


• Build up a solid knowledge base of kp Procurement processes


• Set up and maintain contracts in the system


• Monitor purchasing requisitions, create and monitor purchase orders, trigger approval workflows and clarify any inconsistencies and errors prior to send-out, while ensuring process of delivery model is maintained to defined timings and targets


• Ensure quality and correctness of master data where needed


• Maintain forms and update prices


• Processing general administrative tasks of the department

Languages (mandatory)

Professional working proficiency in English + German (minimum C1 level)

Your Profile

• Relevant work experience in Admin Procurement or related areas (>1,5 years)


• Degree in business, economics or equivalent / higher education


• Professional working proficiency in English and German (minimum C1), enabling effective communication with international stakeholders and suppliers


• Excellent communication skills and a customer-centric, service-oriented mindset


• Assertiveness, flexibility, resilience


• Good MS-Office skills


• Basic experience in SAP and/or JDE

Unspecified Duties

This job description reflects the immediate requirements and objectives of the role. It is not an exhaustive list of duties but gives a general indication of the work undertaken which may vary in detail in light of changing demands and priorities.

Diversity & Inclusion

At kp, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is vital to our global success. We welcome applicants from all identities, ideas, perspectives and experiences and encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. We aim to create an inclusive culture where our employees feel empowered to play to their strengths and see themselves reflected in the organization without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual preference, marital status, or inclusion in any other protected class.