Local Purchasing Representative with German

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be responsible for supplier management within the area of non-production material for our largest German plant, overseeing all aspects of non-production material procurement, including negotiations and final contracting
• Coordinate procurement processes and ensure delivery of goods and services from both internal and external partners. 
• Manage E-Procurement, encourage and ensure the use of catalogs by internal users, update e-catalogs with accurate prices, and maintain the catalog system.
• Monitor and control maverick buying, ensuring all purchases are backed by proper requisitions to minimize non-compliant transactions.
• Maintain existing Ratio C projects and achieve savings in this area
• Work closely with internal Shared Service Centre teams, including spot buyers and category managers in the plant, to ensure smooth procurement operations.
• Regularly communicate with key stakeholders, including top management, primarily in German as well as in English

YOUR PROFILE:

• Education: High school/University degree in Economy or another relevant field
• Experience: 2+ years in purchasing ideally in the automotive sector
• Required skills: advanced knowledge in Microsoft 365, experience with SAP, experience with PowerBI is an advantage
• Languages: advanced knowledge of German language (C1), fluent English language (B2)
• Competencies: good negotiation and communication skills, capable work independently, strong decision-making skills, organization and coordination skills, ability to work under pressure, driving license class B and willingness to travel up to 25 % of the time

WE OFFER:

• Work that is meaningful and has a real, positive impact on the sustainability of the planet through products we develop and manufacture
• Opportunity to work partially from home
• Attractive salary based on your experience plus yearly bonus
• 6 weeks of vacation
• 13 200 CZK net per year for Cafeteria
• Meal vouchers of 150 CZK/months (Brno) or canteen (Nová Ves)
• Pension Insurance contribution 2,6 %
• Other interesting benefits (up to 4.750 CZK per year as contribution for public transportation in Brno, etc.)
• Pleasant working environment: coffee and a wide range of tea, relax room / work out zone
• Healthy company culture – we employ smart people who are responsible, trustworthy and make use of our support to do their job well
• A real opportunity for career growth and possibility to learn from experienced colleagues
• Internal and external trainings, LinkedIn Learning

Kindly note that there is no relocation support provided by the company for this position.