As part of the Procurement team at Leister Technologies AG, you play an important role in keeping our business moving. You make sure that the right materials and services are available at the right time, in the right quality and at the right cost. With your technical understanding, commercial mindset and strong negotiation skills, you build trusted supplier relationships and help create the foundation for reliable, efficient production and lasting success.
Your tasks
- Procure and plan materials and external services across assigned product categories
- Monitor order confirmations, delivery schedules, prices and quality
- Obtain, evaluate and negotiate quotations in the international procurement market
- Negotiate and conclude framework agreements with suppliers
- Manage inventory levels, inventory turnover and optimal order quantities
- Ensure reliable supplier performance in terms of on-time delivery, quantity and quality, including escalation management
- Maintain accurate material and supplier master data in the ERP system
- Work closely with Category Management, Production Planning, Quality and Logistics
- Process non-conformance reports (NODs) and coordinate appropriate follow-up actions
- Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives (CIP)
Your Profile
- Technical vocational training in Mechanical Engineering, Electronics or Mechatronics, complemented by further education in Purchasing or Business Administration
- Several years of professional experience in international procurement, ideally within an industrial manufacturing environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and experienced in working with SAP S/4HANA
- Dedicated, reliable and goal-oriented working style
- Strong assertiveness, resilience and a collaborative team-oriented mindset
- Excellent written and spoken German and English
What you can expect
- A responsible and impactful role in an international industrial environment
- Plenty of autonomy, trust and short decision-making paths
- Flexible working hours and up to two days of working from home – where possible and appropriate
- Strong support for further education and personal and professional development
- Attractive benefits, including free parking with EV charging stations, showers for cyclists and sports enthusiasts, and more
Notice to Recruitment Agencies
For this position, we only accept direct applications. Unfortunately, applications or enquiries submitted by recruitment agencies or executive search firms cannot be considered.
