Strategic Buyer Indirect Spend (all genders)
Ellwangen, Germany
Ellwangen, Germany
Production & Logistics​
100%
Permanent
Professional
Job Description

Shop smart. Manage wisely. Shape the future.

 

Whether professionally or personally, we at the Ivoclar Group support dentists, dental technicians, and dental hygienists worldwide in pursuing their mission and passion: ensuring the best possible oral health and quality of life for people today and tomorrow. Out of conviction. To grow together.

Your role

 

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

Your profile

 

  • A degree in business administration with a focus on or further training in procurement
  • Several years of professional experience in indirect procurement, preferably in an international environment
  • Strong negotiation and communication skills, as well as analytical thinking
  • Market and product knowledge in the field of indirect procurement (goods and services) in the DACH region, contract management skills, and basic project management skills
  • Proficiency in MS Office and SAP
  • Excellent written and spoken German and English

What we offer

 

  • A global, purpose-driven company with over 3,600 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, Phone: +49 7961 889 523

Ready to Make an Impact?

Apply now and help us bring dental innovation to life.

Recruiter Contact Details:  Tanja Jotz, Phone: +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!