IT Purchasing & Support Contract Admin

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Freudenberg Performance Materials is part of the Freudenberg Group and a leading global supplier of innovative technical textiles for a broad range of markets: From apparel, automotive, building materials, civil engineering, energy, filter media, healthcare and to building interiors and more. Join our team and shape the future of innovation with us! Discover our world at www.freudenberg-pm.com.

You support our team as

IT Purchasing & Support Contract Admin

Responsibilities:

• Execute the end‑to‑end BANF‑to‑PO process according to purchasing policies and SOPs;
• Review BANFs for completeness, correctness, approvals, and compliance;
• Ensure contract coverage and correct linkage between BANF, contract, and PO;
• Convert approved BANFs into POs or prepare for buyer release;
• Monitor BANF queues, cycle times, and escalate deviations;
• Maintain purchasing contracts and amendments in CLM systems;
• Track contract validity and prevent non‑covered spend;
• Support price updates and commercial changes impacting PO creation;
• Provide contract and pricing clarification for Purchasing and requesters;
• Maintain supplier master data relevant for ordering and invoicing;
• Act as first‑level contact for suppliers on PO and contract execution;
• Support operational supplier performance and follow‑up actions;
• Ensure POs reflect correct contract terms and conditions;
• Support resolution of PO and invoice discrepancies;
• Coordinate with Finance / Accounts Payable on invoice blocks;
• Ensure adherence to procurement governance and approval rules;
• Support audits with BANF, PO, and contract documentation;
• Prepare operational reports (open BANFs, contract coverage, PO volumes).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, or a comparable field;
• Fluent in English, additional German or French language is an advantage;
• Experience in operational purchasing, BANF‑to‑PO processing, or contract administration;
• Solid understanding of procurement processes and contract compliance;
• Hands‑on ERP experience (e.g. SAP MM);
• Structured, detail‑oriented, and process‑driven working style;
• Strong service mindset and communication skills.
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If you like to make a difference and if you would like to be a part of a growing, successful company, then this is the moment to join Freudenberg and become part of a great team!