Technical Purchasing Specialist (m/f/d)

Do you have a good understanding of technology, pricing and reliable suppliers? Do you keep quality, delivery times and costs in view and enjoy working in a structured and independent manner?

Join us in revolutionizing automation technology! We, ICOM Automation, based in Ilmenau, have been one of the leading German providers of intelligent control systems for electroplating plants for 30 years. Our team of engineers and developers plans, develops, and implements innovative, state-of-the-art automation solutions for surface treatment and wastewater treatment plants. To ensure the reliable procurement of our technical components and materials, we are looking for support in Technical Procurement at the earliest possible date.

Your responsibilities

• Requesting and comparing quotations for technical components, spare parts and consumables with regard to price, quality, delivery times and terms and conditions
• Selecting suitable suppliers and placing orders within the scope of existing authorization
• Maintaining and managing our item master data, including creating new items, updating item information and maintaining relevant purchasing data
• Maintaining and managing price overviews by supplier as well as monitoring and documenting price developments
• Monitoring delivery dates and delivery quality and clarifying deviations with the respective suppliers
• Building and maintaining supplier relationships and developing long-term, cooperative partnerships
• Identifying cost-efficient sources of supply and evaluating alternative suppliers and procurement options
• Supporting framework agreements and price negotiations
• Documenting purchasing processes, prices, terms and supplier information, including supplier evaluations
• Supporting demand planning for technical materials in coordination with the responsible departments
• Acting as an interface to warehouse management with regard to stock levels, requirements, deliveries and procurement
• Working closely with Engineering, Project Management, Warehouse Management and Management to ensure demand-oriented and cost-effective procurement

What you will like about working with us

• Unique projects throughout Germany and internationally as well as innovative automation solutions
• Responsibility & creative freedom: You will take responsibility for your area of work and have the opportunity to contribute your own ideas
• Attractive salary including additional payments as well as a company pension contribution, childcare allowance, travel allowance and other additional benefits
• Flexibility thanks to flexible working hours with the option to work from home, trust-based working hours and consideration for personal matters
• Modern technology: Modern workstations and high-quality technical equipment, company smartphone including mobile phone plan
• A family-oriented working environment: A variety of company events, short communication channels, flat hierarchies and open communication instead of excessive bureaucracy
• Additional benefits: Free drinks, lunch allowance, company bike scheme as well as workwear and protective clothing

This is what you bring to the role

• You have a degree in business administration or a technical field, a corresponding commercial or technical vocational qualification, or an equivalent qualification
• You have several years of relevant professional experience in purchasing, technical procurement or sourcing – however, this is not a prerequisite
• You have a good technical understanding and can quickly understand and classify technical products and components
• You work in a structured, careful and independent manner and remain organized even when managing multiple orders, suppliers and deadlines
• You have strong communication and negotiation skills and interact with suppliers in