Strategic / technical purchaser (m/f/d) in plant engineering

Strategic / technical purchaser (m/f/d) in plant engineering

INERATEC's innovative chemical reactor technology is key to the energy transition. In our modular plants, we convert greenhouse gases such as CO₂ into synthetic fuels and sustainable chemical products using renewable electricity. Together, we are shaping a climate-friendly future.To further advance our mission, we are looking for a communicative and tech-savvy individual to join us as a full-time or part-time purchaser (m/f/d) in plant engineering.

• Analysis of procurement markets and development of sustainable product group strategies, including decision-making bases, fit/gap analyses, and measures, including implementation
• Strategic purchasing: coordination and independent handling of inquiries and tenders, as well as professional negotiation management
• Technical purchasing: independent purchasing management in projects, from technical feasibility studies to prototypes and pre-series production to series preparation, including price and budget responsibility
• Close cooperation with engineering to integrate commercial aspects into the product development process at an early stage
• Interface management between engineering, production, and suppliers
• Ensuring timely material supply, including project delivery planning, schedule control, and logistical coordination

Your profile

• Completed commercial training with further training in business administration or a university degree (e.g., mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, business administration) or comparable qualification
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in strategic or technical purchasing, project purchasing, advanced procurement, or commodity management
• Experience in plant engineering, special machine construction, or ideally with a connection to reactor technology
• In-depth technical purchasing expertise and very good knowledge of materials
• Very good written and spoken German and English skills
• Class B driver's license
• Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time

Why us?

• A rapidly growing clean tech start-up with a clear mission
• Flat hierarchies and an open corporate culture
• Flexible working hours and hybrid and mobile working options
• Diverse creative freedom and personal and professional development
• Varied and responsible tasks
• Company pension plan and occupational disability insurance subsidy