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Head of Purchasing (m/f/d) for horticultural supplies

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We're looking for doers! Help shape your future and the future of Kloepfel Consulting GmbH and become part of our team. We are looking for a Head of Purchasing (m/f/d) for horticultural supplies.

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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.

We are curious about you and look forward to receiving your comprehensive application documents, stating your salary expectations and your earliest possible start date.

About the position

Head of Purchasing (m/f/d) for horticultural supplies

What lies ahead for you?

  • Management and strategic alignment of the entire purchasing process at company level
  • Cross-area coordination and optimisation of purchasing for all product groups
  • Development and implementation of purchasing strategies to ensure efficient, needs-based and cost-effective procurement
  • Identification of potential savings and continuous improvement of purchasing processes
  • Selection and support of suppliers, negotiation of conditions and maintenance of long-term supplier relationships
  • Close co-operation with the sales department to ensure timely procurement in line with requirements
  • Carrying out market analyses, trend observations and supplier scouting
  • Reporting and analysing key purchasing figures as well as preparing and implementing purchasing budgets
  • Leadership and development of the purchasing team

What should you bring?

  • Completed studies in the field of business administration, industrial engineering or comparable training
  • Several years of professional experience in purchasing, ideally in a managerial role related to professional horticulture or the green sector
  • Very good negotiation and communication skills as well as a confident demeanour
  • Strong analytical skills and experience in dealing with purchasing key figures
  • Assertiveness, initiative and a proactive way of working
  • Leadership experience and the ability to motivate and develop a team
  • Good knowledge of common ERP systems (preferably SAP) and MS Office (especially Excel)

What can you expect from us?

  • A responsible and varied job with room for manoeuvre
  • Thorough familiarisation and systematic training in our processes and systems
  • Performance-related remuneration with 30 days holiday
  • Capital-forming benefits and numerous employee benefits (corporate benefits, bicycle leasing, prepaid credit card with monthly top-up)
  • Company car also for private use
  • A modern working environment with innovative processes in a leading company in the horticultural sector
  • Flexible working hours and home office options
  • A motivated and dynamic team

Fancy getting started with us?

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

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