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Buyer for Indirect Materials & Services (m/f/d)

Buyer for Indirect Materials & Services (m/f/d)

TypeLimitationStartLocation
Full timeNo limitationAs of nowGermany

Join our team!

The name Hilscher has stood for pioneering automation solutions for more than 35 years. Since then, our family-owned company has grown into a globally leading provider of industrial communication solutions – with 11 subsidiaries in 10 countries and more than 400 employees worldwide.

We support our global customers with innovative products and services for networking their devices, machines, and systems. Our solutions stand for quality, efficiency, and flexibility – ranging from PC-based real-time Ethernet and fieldbus networks to edge solutions and cloud connectivity. We develop and manufacture in-house across the entire value chain, ensuring our high level of expertise, excellent support, and maximum availability.

A key element of our philosophy is the early identification and implementation of new trends, as well as the continuous advancement of our industry-leading technology. With this strategy, we already successfully support countless partners in all areas of industrial communication.

Our Purchasing Team in Hattersheim am Main is looking for a Buyer for Indirect Materials & Services (m/f/d).

Learn more about us

  • Independent execution and monitoring of procurement activities
  • Interface function with internal and external stakeholders
  • Optimization and digitalization of procurement processes
  • Selection, qualification, and evaluation of existing and new suppliers, as well as market analysis
  • Further development and optimization of existing supplier relationships, considering changing market conditions
  • Monitoring of supply chains and active risk management
  • Price and contract negotiations for key commodity groups (framework and service agreements)
  • Identification and implementation of cost-saving potentials
  • Development and definition of the strategic direction for key commodity groups and their operational implementation
  • Product category management
  • Execution of various procurement projects
  • Ideally, you have knowledge and professional experience in the mentioned field and have successfully completed vocational training as an industrial clerk or hold a degree in business administration
  • At least three years of professional experience with a focus on purchasing / procurement / supply chain
  • You are a team player and work analytically, carefully, and reliably, with a high level of independence and a solution-oriented mindset
  • You have strong MS Office skills as well as experience working with ERP systems
  • You are motivated to make an impact, are interested in our products, and enjoy working with people
  • You have very good German skills and a basic command of English
  • Flat hierarchies as well as innovative and exciting topics in a high-tech company
  • An open corporate culture with short decision-making processes
  • Numerous opportunities for personal and professional development
  • An attractive compensation package along with appealing benefits such as JobBike, workation, employee discounts, and free parking
  • The possibility to work in a hybrid model
     

Sophie Wenzel

Any questions? We’re happy to help!

Feel free to contact your contact person, Sophie Wenzel, at any time – we look forward to hearing from you.

Phone: +49 (0) 6190 – 9907-0
E-Mail: recruiting@hilscher.com

Start Your Journey with Hilscher

Our application process begins with the review of your complete application documents followed by a personal interview. In a pleasant atmosphere, we would like to get to know you better—both professionally and personally.

At the same time, you will have the opportunity to learn more about Hilscher and the framework conditions of your future role, as well as to ask any questions you may have.

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