Specialist Project Procurement (m/f/d)
Bayreuth, DE
Your areas of responsibilities:
- Assist in the development and implementation of purchasing strategies and procedures for the organization
- Planning and organizing the procurement process of all assigned procurement projects
- Cost analysis and quotation assessment for finished goods projects
- Drive cost savings from first idea until implementation in close collaboration with interface-departments
- Provide procurement reports to enable cost related KPI tracking
- Coordinate sourcing and supply chain tasks with procurement team in China
- Create and maintain purchasing info records and source lists in SAP S4
- Select, evaluate and develop suppliers as well as sourcing of suppliers for new product categories
- Negotiate with suppliers regarding services, pricing and contract terms as well as implementation of continuous cost and quality improvements
- Maintain and improve business relationships with existing suppliers and Business Partners
Your profile of qualification:
- Bachelor's degree in Economics/ Industrial engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field
- Experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management, preferably in a project-based environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external stakeholders
- Strong attention to detail, strategic thinking, and ability to navigate complex procurement processes
- Adaptability and the capacity to handle a high volume of orders efficiently combined with Hands-on mentality
- SAP experience preferred
- Fluent in English, German at minimum B2 level