Senior buyer

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Senior Buyer to join our Bad Oeynhausen office. The ideal candidate has a strong background in procurement, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to build long‑term supplier relationships in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Co‑development and independent implementation of the purchasing strategy and procurement plan
• Conducting purchasing negotiations, implementing procurement processes, and independently concluding contracts
• Continuous market observation/analysis and derivation of recommendations for action
• Supplier management (including search) and development, as well as participation in supplier audits and qualifications
• Identification and realization of savings potential
• Optimization of purchasing processes with a focus on digital transformation
• Close cooperation with the SCM, development, quality, and finance departments

Requirements

• Technical or commercial degree or comparable qualification with strong technical understanding
• Several years of professional experience in strategic purchasing
• Previous experience in the plastics industry desirable
• Exceptional negotiating skills and assertiveness
• Strong initiative and solution‑oriented approach
• Analytical, structured thinking and working style and ability to work in a team
• Business fluent German and English skills
• Confident use of ERP systems and Microsoft Office