Purchasing Manager (m/f/d)

Leggett & Platt; Eschwege; On-site; USD 69,340 - 92,453; Full time

Job summary

Leggett & Platt Incorporated is searching for a Purchasing Manager (m/f/d) for its Pacoma branch in Eschwege, Germany. This role aims to develop purchasing strategies aligned with global supply chain goals and manage national and international suppliers for hydraulic components.

The ideal candidate will possess a degree in purchasing or a related field, along with several years of experience in strategic procurement. Fluency in both German and English is crucial to succeed in this position.

Qualifications

• Several years of professional experience in strategic procurement at a manufacturing company.
• Experience in the procurement of mechanical or technical components.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing regional purchasing strategies in line with global supply chain goals.
• Selection, negotiation, and management of national and international suppliers.
• Building and maintaining stable supplier portfolios.
• Monitoring and improving supplier KPIs regarding quality and performance.
• Ensuring timely material availability in accordance with production planning.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Fluency in German

Fluency in English

Education

Degree in purchasing, supply chain, engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP systems (preferably SAP)

Job description

We, at Leggett & Platt Incorporated, are searching for a Purchasing Manager (m/f/d) within our Purchasing team to help support our Hydraulics business at our Pacoma branch in Eschwege, Germany.

Pacoma is one of the world's leading suppliers of hydraulic cylinders. Our cylinders are extensively used in the construction machinery industry, the automobile industry, and in engineering applications as well as in logistics and material handling. Furthermore our cylinders can also be used in agricultural and maritime applications. Pacoma stands out with its individual designs, consistently superior global quality and high-capacity production facilities. Our factory in Eschwege, Germany, can handle a quarter million units per year at normal capacity. With the opening of a modern facility in China in 2011, Pacoma is better positioned to serve its customers with high output and convenient logistics.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing regional purchasing strategies in line with global supply chain goals, coordinating closely with the U.S. corporate headquarters
• Selection, negotiation, and management of national and international suppliers for hydraulic components, machined parts, metal parts, seals, and assemblies
• Building and maintaining stable supplier portfolios, including dual-sourcing strategies to ensure supply security and minimize risk
• Negotiation of prices, delivery times, payment terms, and Incoterms, and implementation of targeted cost-reduction measures
• Monitoring and improving supplier KPIs regarding quality, on-time delivery, and performance, supporting corrective and improvement measures
• Close cross‑functional collaboration with Engineering, Quality, Production, and Planning during product launches and technical changes
• Ensuring timely material availability in accordance with production planning and customer requirements
• Management of orders, forecasts, and inventory targets in ERP systems
• Ensuring compliance with relevant EU and German regulations (e.g., REACH, RoHS, CBAM), supporting customs and trade processes, and identifying and minimizing procurement and supply chain risks

Qualifications

• Degree in purchasing, supply chain, engineering, or a related field
• Several years of professional experience in strategic procurement at a manufacturing company
• Experience in the procurement of mechanical or technical components
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP)
• Fluency in German and English

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