VIE - Project Management in Strategic Purchasing

Where is the Position?

The position is located in Sondershausen, in Germany in Europe Central, in multicultural team within dynamic & challenging environment.

Which missions will you lead?

As a Strategic Purchasing Project Manager, you will focus on increasing the material productivity - optimal use of materials.

Your main missions will be:


* Be involved in the organization and implementation of various projects (product changes, change of supplier, in- and outsourcing, further projects associated with material productivity)


* Exchange with the international purchasing team


* Strong collaboration with nearly all departments in a production site (Supply Chain planning, Finance, R&D, Quality, Assembly, Method and Maintenance)


* Support in the search for potential savings in our production and with our suppliers (Mobility Studies, Cost Breakdown Analysis)


* You will have the possibility to take over the resource planning

What are the qualifications we are looking for?

Education: Master's degree in Procurement/Business/Economics or related field

Work experience: A minimum of 1 year of experience in Procurement or project management in related field (internship/apprenticeship included).

Skills:


* Knowledge in ERP systems (e.g., SAP).


* Microsoft Office esp.

- Advanced Excel skills / Knowledge of Tableau


* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


* Organizational skills


* Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Requested languages: English & German full professional capacity.

Personal abilities or skills:


* Attention to detail and accuracy and strong organizational skill


* Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.


* Commercial mindset, seek to give advice, and dare to challenge


* Team player with the ability to work independently.

What's in it for me?


* Opportunity to get international experience abroad


* To improve your English


* To work in multicultural, inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment


* Opportunities for professional development

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