Strategic Buyer - Direct Spend (all genders)
Ellwangen, Germany
Ellwangen, Germany
Business Area:  Production & Logistics​
Workload:  100%
Contract type:  Permanent
Experience level:  Professional
Job Description

Good deals are no accident.

 

Are you familiar with direct purchasing, do you love negotiating, and do you like to think one step ahead? Then join us in shaping our procurement strategy and developing strong partnerships with our suppliers.

Your role

 

  • You are responsible for designing and implementing procurement strategies to ensure the company’s long-term competitiveness.
  • You identify, evaluate and develop supplier relationships. This includes conducting tenders, negotiating contracts and finalising agreements.
  • Strategic buyers analyse and manage costs to identify and realise potential savings. This also includes optimising overall procurement costs.
  • You are responsible for potential risks in the supply chain, including identifying potential disruptions and developing risk mitigation strategies.
  • You monitor and analyse the performance of procurement processes and strategies to ensure continuous improvement.
  • You look forward to working in a cross-site team and are comfortable communicating in English.

Your profile

 

  • A business degree with a specialisation in, or further training in, procurement
  • Several years’ professional experience in strategic procurement, preferably in an international environment
  • Strong negotiation and communication skills, as well as analytical thinking
  • Knowledge of the market and products (goods and services) in the DACH region, knowledge of contract and patent law, and a basic understanding of project management
  • Experience with SAP, Coupa or similar systems would be an advantage
  • Business-fluent German and English

What we offer

 

  • A global, purpose-driven company with 3,700 employees.
  • A culture of innovation and collaboration.
  • Learning and development tailored to your growth.
  • Attractive benefits. 
Information at a Glance
Work location:  Ellwangen, Germany
Business Area:  Production & Logistics​
Workload:  100%
Contract type:  Permanent
Experience level:  Professional
Recruiter Contact Details:  Tanja Jotz, +49 7961 889 523

Ready to Make an Impact?

Apply now and help us bring dental innovation to life.

Recruiter Contact Details:  Tanja Jotz, +49 7961 889 523
Business Area:  Production & Logistics​
Workload:  100%
Contract type:  Permanent
Experience level:  Professional

 

At the Ivoclar Group, we support dentists, dental technicians and dental hygienists both professionally and personally in fulfilling their passion and purpose: to ensure that people have the best possible oral health care and quality of life, today and in the future. We are inspired by the knowledge that together we are better.

You want to know more about us? Check out our website!