Specialist Purchasing (m/f/d)

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As a Specialist Purchasing (m/f/d), you will ensure a reliable supply of materials for our customer projects by proactively managing shortages, coordinating with suppliers, and mitigating supply risks. Working closely with Procurement, Logistics, and Project Teams, you will play a vital role in maintaining project continuity and operational excellence.

Explore your tasks and responsibilities

• Manage material shortages proactively to ensure uninterrupted support of ongoing customer projects.
• Identify critical material requirements and potential supply risks at an early stage.
• Monitor delivery schedules, order confirmations, and follow up consistently on outstanding supplier commitments.
• Escalate delivery issues with suppliers and drive corrective actions to minimize delays.
• Prioritize and coordinate material requirements in close collaboration with project management, production planning, manufacturing, and logistics.
• Support procurement activities, including supplier quotations, order processing, and the identification of alternative sourcing options.
• Maintain accurate ERP data (proALPHA), prepare shortage and status reports, and proactively implement measures to prevent project delays.

Show your expertise

• Completed commercial or technical vocational training or an equivalent qualification
• Several years of experience in material planning, materials management, procurement, or supply chain management within a manufacturing or project-driven environment
• Strong expertise in material shortage management, including demand planning, delivery tracking, supplier escalation, and operational procurement
• Proficient in ERP systems (ideally proALPHA) and Microsoft Excel for effective data management and reporting
• Very good German and English skills