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Purchasing Manager (m/f/d)

Kloepfel is hiring
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Offenburg

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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

Purchasing Manager (m/f/d)

What lies ahead for you?

  • Coordination of the purchasing department
  • Active participation in day-to-day business
  • Planning and control of material cost development
  • Procurement market research, Procurement management
  • Design of the purchasing strategy (number of suppliers, procurement strategies)
  • Support for all locations with the aim of bundling purchasing activities
  • Standardisation (harmonisation) for volume bundling
  • Influencing technology decisions from a cost perspective
  • Supplier evaluation and development
  • Negotiating prices and payment terms with suppliers
  • Concluding Framework Agreements to secure supply capability
  • Escalation management
  • Bottleneck control to maintain production lines and customer supply

What should you bring?

  • Completed degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Production Technology, or a comparable qualification
  • Several years of experience in operational and strategic procurement, as well as in building procurement processes
  • Independent working style combined with strong judgement, assertiveness, and communication skills, as well as leadership competence.
  • Experience in team leadership and in target and personnel development
  • Strong negotiation skills, communication strength combined with assertiveness and a confident demeanour
  • Sound technical understanding and knowledge of metal procurement
  • Excellent knowledge of German and English, both written and spoken

What does our customer offer

  • Occupational pensions
  • Occupational health management
  • In-house company doctor
  • Subsistence allowance for the canteen
  • Bike leasing
  • Cycling and running groups
  • Language courses
  • Further education programmes
  • Regular company parties
  • Completed degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Production Technology, or a comparable qualification
  • Several years of experience in operational and strategic procurement, as well as in building procurement processes
  • Independent working style combined with strong judgement, assertiveness, and communication skills, as well as leadership competence.
  • Experience in team leadership and in target and personnel development
  • Strong negotiation skills, communication strength combined with assertiveness and a confident demeanour
  • Sound technical understanding and knowledge of metal procurement
  • Excellent knowledge of German and English, both written and spoken

Fancy getting started with us?

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

We are curious about you We look forward to receiving your detailed CV, including your salary expectations and earliest possible start date.

Kloepfel Consulting GmbH

Mr Andreas Miltzner
Cecilienallee 6-7
40474 Düsseldorf
0152 227 227 59

recruiting@kloepfel-group.com

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