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Purchasing Manager (m/f/d)

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Help shape your future and the future of Kloepfel Consulting GmbH and become part of a strong network: We are part of the international EPSA Group - a global consulting and services company with over 3,500 employees in more than 35 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 companies for purchasing and cost optimization in medium-sized companies - we offer you an exciting role in the Supply Chain Management business unit.

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

Purchasing Manager (m/f/d)

What's in store for you?

  • Coordination of the purchasing department
  • Active involvement in day-to-day business
  • Planning and controlling the development of material costs
  • Procurement market research, procurement management
  • Design of the purchasing strategy (number of suppliers, awarding strategies)
  • Support for all locations with the aim of bundling purchasing activities
  • Standardization (unification) for volume bundling
  • Influencing technology decisions from a cost perspective
  • Supplier evaluation and development
  • Negotiating prices and payment terms with suppliers
  • Conclusion of framework agreements to ensure delivery capability
  • Escalation management
  • Bottleneck control to maintain production lines and customer supply

What should you bring with you?

  • Degree in industrial engineering, business administration, production engineering or a comparable qualification
  • Several years of experience in operational and strategic purchasing and in setting up purchasing processes
  • Independent working style combined with a high level of judgment, assertiveness and communication skills and professional leadership competence
  • Experience in managing teams and in target and personnel development
  • Strong negotiating skills, strong communication skills combined with assertiveness and a confident demeanor
  • Sound technical understanding and knowledge of metal procurement
  • Very good written and spoken German and English skills

What our customer offers

  • Company pension scheme
  • Company health management
  • Own company doctor on site
  • Meal allowance for the canteen
  • Bike leasing
  • Cycling and running groups
  • Language courses
  • Continuing education programs
  • Regular company parties
  • Degree in industrial engineering, business administration, production engineering or a comparable qualification
  • Several years of experience in operational and strategic purchasing and in setting up purchasing processes
  • Independent working style combined with a high level of judgment, assertiveness and communication skills and professional leadership competence
  • Experience in managing teams and in target and personnel development
  • Strong negotiating skills, strong communication skills combined with assertiveness and a confident demeanor
  • Sound technical understanding and knowledge of metal procurement
  • Very good written and spoken German and English skills

Want to get started with us?

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

We are curious about you and look forward to receiving your informative CV, stating your salary expectations and earliest possible starting date.

Kloepfel Consulting GmbH

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

recruiting@kloepfel-group.com

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