Senior Buyer Steel / Procurement Manager Steel Construction (m/w/d)

Role brief

AS Talentbridge is your ideal contact for recruitment and consulting as well as your point of contact as a candidate. We support you with our comprehensive industry expertise in the DACH region and bring over 10 years of experience. AS Talentbridge stands for progress and innovation. We are convinced that stagnation is a step backward and we are committed to helping both companies and applicants to move forward and grow together. Responsibilities Development and implementation of commodity group strategies in the steel sector (sheets, profiles, forgings, castings) Analysis of national and international procurement markets Selection, qualification, and development of suppliers Independent negotiation of framework agreements, price and terms agreements Conduction of cost analyses and implementation of cost-saving potential Close collaboration with design, production, and quality assurance Risk management in the supply chain (availability, price volatility, geopolitical risks) Support in make-or-buy decisions Resolution of escalations within the supply chain Qualifications Successfully completed degree in industrial engineering, business administration, mechanical engineering, or comparable field Several years of professional experience in strategic procurement, ideally in the industrial sector or a related industry Curiosity and passion for technology and economic relationships Confident demeanor and assertiveness, particularly in negotiations Experience working with international suppliers Secure handling of ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and MS Office Analytical, structured, and independent working style Negotiation-level German and English language skills High willingness to travel Benefits A permanent employment contract, flexible working hours, 30 days of vacation Attractive compensation Diverse and responsible tasks with a high degree of autonomy Exciting products, international company with a worldwide dealer, customer, and colleague network Employee cafeteria at the location Corporate benefits program with employee discounts from well-known brands and providers Our employees receive accident insurance at no cost to them, which also provides insurance coverage worldwide for accidents during leisure time [Auto-translated from German]