Strategic / Operative Purchaser

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage Hug purchasing activities - direct and indirect materials for assigned commodities / place and monitor project or warehouse purchase orders through the ERP system Negotiate with suppliers, manage production slots and act as solid business partner with key stakeholders Assure required quality, on time deliveries and cost performance for project purchases Review and approve supplier invoices Responsible for supplier management and development of supplier panel (identify, benchmark, develop, maintain) Run RFIs and RFQs and prepare cost analysis and benchmarks To manage supplier and product data accuracy in ERP system Act as supplier key account manager and perform contract negotiations with category suppliers incl. annual agreements, price lists and payment terms Monitor supplier performance KPIs (productivity, payment term, lead times, OTD and supplier quality) Manage YOUR PROFILE: Technical background and commercial education / Purchasing-specific education (cert. Buyer or comparable) 3-5 years experience in Purchasing in an industrial environment Experience in international strategic and operative purchasing and conducting supplier development and negotiations Very Good command of German and English MS Office skills / industrial ERP experience Good communication skills and result oriented Good planning and problem-solving skills Open mindset and multi-cultural sensitivity Team player approach YOUR CHANCES: Competitive salary with Health Care benefits and 401K match. Direct transfer of responsibility in a wide range of topics and freedom to drive them. Collaborative and international working environment in a young and dynamic team.

Created: 2026-03-14