(Senior) Expert Procurement

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Position
You have extensive experience in optimizing commodity groups, negotiating with suppliers and expertise in cost optimization in purchasing. Do you want to take the next step in your career? You want to generate demonstrable added value for our customers in purchasing? Do you want to develop personally with us and make H&Z even more successful?
Then we have just the right job opening for you:
(SENIOR) EXPERT PROCUREMENT
at any time, permanent contract, during the week often on site with our customers, on Friday typically in our offices in Munich, Cologne or Hamburg
Your mission

You bring your procurement experience and expertise to the development of cost reduction measures and strategies for commodity group optimization
You are responsible for the planning, coordination and implementation of the workstreams and their activities in your area of responsibility.
There you will develop effective cost reduction measures and commodity group optimization plans (Value Creation Plan) for the purchasing department by applying potential analyses, the preparation of tenders, the application of commercial as well as technical purchasing levers and make-or-buy decisions.
In your role you are also responsible for the development of our consultants on the projects
You coach clients and own consultants, convince in discussions and workshops and actively share your knowledge

Your profile

A completed master's degree from a well-known university
At least 4 years of professional experience in procurement in an international, market-leading company, ideally with project experience
A deep and fundamental understanding of procurement and experience in areas such as commodity group management, commodity group strategy, material cost reduction, negotiations and supplier days (in particular also dealing with monopoly situations, game-theoretical approaches and more)
You bring with you: analytical understanding, potential assessments, tricks of the trade in dealing with SAP data
You also have specific expert knowledge in one or more of the following product groups: electrical components, mechanical parts such as castings, stampings and welded parts, or for raw materials such as steel and plastics. Alternatively, you bring expert knowledge in several indirect commodity groups. This includes experience and knowledge of procurement levers, market knowledge, supplier structure and supplier landscape.
Experience in leading workshops and in managing a variety of procurement activities
You are fluent in German and English
In addition to your analytical and structured way of thinking and working, you should also have a good feel for situations and people
You can lead the way, have a hands-on mentality and drive your own topics

Please apply even if you do not meet all the points. You can learn a lot while working with us. What do we offer you?