Purchasing Administrator

Overview

IPG Photonics is a world leader in the production of high-power fiber lasers. Solution product lines, intermediate and high power available for use in materials, telecommunications, applications entertainment, entertainment, biotechnology, science and other advanced applications. Our products are replacing traditional technologies in many applications and creating tools for new production products.

IPG Photonics has manufacturing facilities in the United States, Germany and Italy, as well as frequent trade offices in China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, India, America, Singapore, Spain, Poland, Czech Republic, Canada and England. The company offers its products as OEM customers, as well as directly to the final results on many divisions.

Responsibilities

Your task will be to support the global procurement department in daily operations, such as:

• Updating and maintaining master data for customers/suppliers/products
• Monitoring delivery deadlines (e.g., in case of escalations, new projects, etc.)
• Handling internal and external correspondence
• Acting as a backup: preparing/creating/sending purchase orders
• Processing internal sales orders and creating shipping notifications
• Executing and participating in additional projects
• Actively contributing to the improvement of IPG’s global procurement network

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years of experience in similar position
• You thrive in a structured environment with procedures and high standards
• You demonstrate negotiation skills, analytical thinking, commitment, organizational talent and strong communication skills and you consider yourself a team player
• You are responsible and results-oriented, capable of meeting deadlines and achieving set goals
• You are proficient in MS Office and have experience with ERP systems (experience with MS Dynamics Navision is preferred)
• You have a good command of English, both spoken and written. Additional language skills (e.g., German or Russian) will be an advantage

Benefits

• Stable employment in a dynamically growing company
• Professional development : Opportunities for personal growth and training subsidies
• Comprehensive benefits package : Christmas and vacation bonuses, medical and group insurance, subsidies for sports cards and meals (SmartLunch + vending machines)
• Comfortable working conditions : Work in a modern technical environment alongside highly qualified employees
• Additional perks : English lessons with a native speaker