FULL-TIME POSITION: HEAD OF PURCHASING

Career

Full-time Position: Head of Purchasing (M/F/D)

Location: Ratingen

Who We Are

INTOCAST AG, founded in 1979, is a globally active company in the refractory industry. With around 280 employees across Germany and subsidiaries, we manufacture and market shaped and unshaped refractory products, casting aids, and metallurgical additives. Our solutions are essential in high-temperature industrial processes. We are committed to research and development to meet the highest standards.

What Sets Us Apart

Our people are the heart of INTOCAST. We value teamwork, mutual respect, and a supportive work environment. We foster a culture of collaboration and open communication through a hands-on mentality, crisis resilience, regular team events, flat hierarchies, and a familiar atmosphere.

We are seeking a new team member (m/f/d) for a full-time Head of Purchasing role at our Ratingen location. Join us and contribute to our success.

Responsibilities

1. Implement, control, and monitor purchasing processes
2. Prepare tenders, conduct price comparisons, and negotiations
3. Prepare supply contracts, call-off, and blanket orders
4. Carry out WIF calculations and controlling
5. Monitor market price developments with suppliers and regions
6. Plan budgets and capex for production sites
7. Create and implement supplier audits and evaluations, and prepare audit reports
8. Manage inventory planning and adjustments
9. Set and monitor purchasing targets
10. Handle supplier complaints
11. Develop work/process instructions
12. Report supply bottlenecks and monitor supply chain
13. Identify risks and opportunities, participate in audits
14. Coordinate with external bodies, prepare BaFa applications, and liaise with auditors and authorities
15. Develop procurement strategies and strategic planning
16. Manage energy procurement and tax refund applications
17. Oversee purchasing at subsidiaries and adapt to legal changes
18. Lead and develop the purchasing team, organize training and induction, create qualification matrices

Qualifications

• Completed commercial apprenticeship with further training in purchasing or a degree in business administration
• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional and leadership experience
• In-depth knowledge of purchasing processes
• Fluent in German and English (spoken and written)
• Proficient in MS Office
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Leadership skills with social and communication competencies
• Analytical, proactive in process optimization
• Reliable team player with initiative and structured work style

Advantages at INTOCAST AG

• Comprehensive onboarding and training
• Modern ergonomic office in Ratingen
• Open feedback culture, flat hierarchies
• Free drinks and canteen allowance
• Team activities: 'Intocook' cooking events, 'Meet & Greet' sessions, 'Intofit' fitness studio, yoga programs, and festive Christmas parties
• Parking spaces in underground garage
• Monthly tax-free allowance via a card for shopping
• Company pension scheme contributions

Application Process

If you're interested and want to join the INTOCAST team, please send your detailed application (PDF, max 5 MB) including salary expectations via email to jobs@intocast.com. We look forward to your application!

For questions, contact HR Department, Mrs. Julia Czichon.