Job Responsibilities:
Ensure availability of materials for externally sourced components (purchased parts);
Ensure stock levels are aligned with the global MQ strategy;
Review planning requirements and ensure timely placement of purchase orders to suppliers;
Monitor supplier deliveries and manage supplier objections or constraints;
Check material availability and inform the Production Controller about component shortages;
Communicate regularly with suppliers and respond to objection letters;
Review open purchase requisitions and manage the backlog.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
SAP knowledge;
Advanced English skills (written and spoken); German language skills are an advantage;
Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
Good negotiation abilities and strong numerical skills;
High sense of responsibility and ownership;
Ability to work effectively in a team;
Organized and proactive personality.