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Head of Purchasing (m/f/d)

KLOEPFEL HIRES
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Cologne

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Help shape your future and that ofKloepfel Consulting GmbHand become part of a strong network:We are part of the international EPSA Group—a global consulting and service 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 purchasing.

At Kloepfel Consulting - one of the leading consulting companies for purchasing and cost optimization in medium-sized companies - we offer you an exciting role in the Supply Chain Management business unit.

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Specialized companies for cost reduction and process optimization in medium-sized companies form under the umbrella of the Kloepfel Group. The group meets all needs from process and cost optimization to digitalization, outsourcing, product cost calculation, supplier management and global sourcing, qualification, recruitment and interim management.

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

ABOUT THE JOB

Head of Purchasing (m/f/d)

What's in store for you?

  • Responsibility for strategic and operational purchasing
  • Management and further development of the purchasing team
  • Development and implementation of sustainable procurement and supplier strategies
  • Conducting complex price and contract negotiations at national and international level
  • Analysis of procurement markets and identification of cost optimization and innovation potential
  • Ensuring material availability for production and the supply chain
  • Control of key figures, budgets, and purchasing processes
  • Close cooperation with production, supply chain management, quality, and management
  • Further development and digitization of purchasing processes

What should you bring with you?

  • Successfully completed degree, e.g., in business administration, industrial engineering, supply chain management, or comparable qualification
  • Several years of experience in strategic purchasing for a manufacturing company
  • In-depth knowledge of raw material purchasing and supplier management
  • Experience in leading teams and managing complex purchasing organizations
  • Strong negotiating skills, analytical thinking, and entrepreneurial approach
  • Experience in working with ERP systems and purchasing metrics
  • 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 long-term prospects
  • Scope for further developing the purchasing strategy
  • Attractive compensation package including variable components
  • Flexible working time models and the option to work from home
  • Location in the greater Cologne area with good transport links

Want to get started with us?

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

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