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Head of Purchasing (m/f/d)

Kloepfel is hiring
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Cologne

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Shape your and the future of Kloepfel Consulting GmbH Join and become part of a strong network: We are part of the international EPSA Group – a globally active consulting and services company with over 5,000 employees in more than 40 countries. EPSA stands for efficiency, performance and sustainable value creation in the areas of consulting, outsourcing, innovation, financing and procurement.

At Kloepfel Consulting – one of the leading consulting firms for procurement and cost optimisation for the mid-sized market – we offer you an exciting role in the Supply Chain Management Business Unit.

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Under the roof of Kloepfel Group Specialised companies are forming for cost reduction and process optimisation in medium-sized enterprises. The group meets all needs, from process and cost optimisation, through digitalisation, outsourcing, product cost calculation, supplier management and global sourcing, qualification, right up to recruitment and interim management.

The quality of the individual companies„ performance is highlighted by numerous awards. This year alone, three companies from the Kloepfel Group were awarded the “Beste Berater" (Best Consultants) quality label by Brand eins. In total, the group employs more than 300 subject matter specialists at 12 locations, including 5 in the DACH region. We have been part of the international EPSA Group since 2021.

About the position

Head of Purchasing (m/f/d)

What lies ahead for you?

  • Responsibility for strategic and operational purchasing
  • Leadership and development of the purchasing team
  • Development and implementation of sustainable procurement and supplier strategies
  • Carrying out complex price and contract negotiations at a national and international level
  • Analysis of procurement markets and identification of cost optimisation and innovation potentials
  • Ensuring material availability for production and the supply chain
  • Control of key figures, budgets and procurement processes
  • Close cooperation with Production, Supply Chain Management, Quality, and Management
  • Further development and digitalisation of purchasing processes

What should you bring?

  • Successfully completed degree, e.g. Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management or comparable qualification
  • Several years of experience in strategic purchasing for a manufacturing company
  • Sound knowledge of raw material procurement and supplier management
  • Experience in leading teams and managing complex purchasing organisations
  • Strong negotiation skills, analytical thinking and entrepreneurial action
  • Experience with ERP systems and purchasing key figures
  • Very good German and good English skills

What can you expect from us?

  • Responsible key position in a stable, market-leading company
  • Crisis-proof market environment with a long-term perspective
  • Scope for developing the purchasing strategy
  • Attractive remuneration package including variable components
  • Flexible working hours and the possibility of home working
  • Location in the greater Cologne area with good transport links

Fancy getting started with us?

Then apply directly online as Head of Purchasing (m/f/d)

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