Associate Buyer with German, Global Procurement Centre

Work Flexibility: Hybrid

The Associate Buyer is responsible for purchasing activities for assigned portfolio to ensure a high level of customer service. The role will interface daily with suppliers in ensuring that we have procured the right amount of finished goods or materials from the supplier and will mitigate and adjust requirements based on weekly planning reviews from supply planning.

What you will do: 

• Maintain accurate master data in transactional systems, including supplier details, product info, and replenishment methods.
• Communicate forecasts to suppliers for finished goods, components, and raw materials to ensure availability.
• Place and manage purchase orders (POs) in alignment with agreed-upon procurement rules and supplier agreements.
• Monitor and adjust safety stock levels for raw materials and finished goods, ensuring supply continuity.
• Act as the primary contact for suppliers, addressing order changes and informing stakeholders of supply updates.
• Review supplier data for accuracy, ensuring compliance with agreements and internal record-keeping standards.
• Track and report supplier performance using key metrics (e.g., OTIF, lead time compliance, PO accuracy).
• Support process improvements and cross-functional initiatives while ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards.

What you need:

Required:

• Minimum one year of experience in purchasing or similar position
• Proficient in written and spoken German and English
• Degree in Business/Engineering/Supply Chain management  

Preferred:

• Familiarity with ERP systems ie SAP, Oracle, JDE 
• Experience in MS Office applications, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.  
• Previous experience in supplier relationship management  

Travel Percentage: 10%