Deputy Head of Purchasing / Senior Buyer (m/f/d)
Iventa Austria • published 73 days ago
- St. Pölten
Are you passionate about technology as well as strategic procurement tasks? Do you want to take on a responsible role where you can make an impact both operationally and strategically, and contribute your procurement expertise in an international environment? Then our client, a successful and growth-oriented industrial company, offers you the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the company's success and actively shape procurement processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Head of Procurement and gradually take on responsibility for coordinating the entire team
- Independently manage and execute procurement projects for technical components and services
- Identify, select, and develop international suppliers as well as expand a high-performance partner network
- Conduct price, contract, and terms negotiations with full responsibility for claim management
- Collaborate closely with Engineering, Sales, and Project Management on procurement decisions and technical issues
- Actively shape and optimize procurement processes, category strategies, and digital system landscapes
Qualifications
- Completed technical education (HTL, University of Applied Sciences, University) with a focus on Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or similar
- Several years of professional experience in technical or strategic procurement, ideally in mechanical and plant engineering or project business
- Strong technical understanding with expertise in welded constructions and confident interpretation of drawings, bills of materials, and specifications
- Experience in supplier management and negotiations at national and international levels
- Independent working style with a hands-on mentality and decisiveness
- Excellent English skills with a willingness to undertake occasional international business trips
The Offer
- Responsible position with creative freedom and direct collaboration with the Head of Procurement
- Exciting and varied field of activity in a technically challenging project environment
- Work in a successful, owner-managed company with short decision-making processes and an appreciative corporate culture
- Modern and ergonomic working environment as well as the option to work from home
- Individual training and development opportunities and attractive benefits
For this position, an annual gross salary starting from €70,000 is offered. The actual remuneration will be based on your qualifications and professional experience.
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