Abteilung Information:
Jobbeschreibung:
Your Responsibilities:
You lead, coach, and develop the Operational and Strategic Procurement Team, ensuring effective collaboration and continuous performance improvement.
You plan, manage, and continuously optimize material flows and inventory levels to ensure high supply reliability and availability.
You are responsible for the qualification of new suppliers, the ongoing development of existing supplier relationships, and the preparation and execution of supplier negotiations in close cooperation with your team.
You identify cost‑saving opportunities and initiate measures to reduce complexity, such as make‑or‑buy decisions or outsourcing initiatives. In addition, you standardize processes and tools in line with corporate guidelines and actively drive the digitalization of procurement processes within the SAP landscape, including contract standardization and the expansion of framework agreements.
You define and further develop the procurement strategy together with key stakeholders, optimize sourcing concepts, and establish efficient standards to continuously improve operational procurement processes.
You assess international procurement markets, identify new sourcing opportunities and suppliers, and build stable, resilient supply chains. At the same time, you analyze and further refine purchasing and supplier strategies.
You actively foster cross‑functional collaboration, ensure effective interface management across departments, and contribute to strong internal alignment.
Your Profile:
Successfully completed degree in Business Administration and/or Engineering, ideally as an Industrial Engineer. Alternatively, you bring solid professional experience based on vocational training as an Industrial Clerk or a comparable technical qualification.
At least 5 years of leadership experience in operational procurement, ideally also in strategic procurement, preferably in mechanical or plant engineering.
Proven experience in leading and developing large, partially decentralized teams, including indirect leadership.
Strong experience in working within complex matrix organizations.
Fluent English communication skills, both written and spoken.
Very good knowledge of MS Office, SAP, and common procurement tools.
Interested? We look forward to receiving your application via the application button.
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Company:
Bw Corporate EuropeSkills Required
- Successfully completed degree in Business Administration and/or Engineering
- At least 5 years of leadership experience in operational procurement
- Proven experience in leading and developing large teams
- Fluent German and English communication skills
- Very good knowledge of MS Office, SAP, and procurement tools
Barry-Wehmiller Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Barry-Wehmiller and has not been reviewed or approved by Barry-Wehmiller.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with immediate vesting and a defined company match is provided, supporting structured long‑term savings. Plan specifics are documented in the current benefits handbook.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is available for both birth and secondary caregivers, complemented by family‑building supports such as fertility benefits. Company‑paid disability coverage offers additional income protection around family events.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A wellness incentive program can significantly reduce medical premiums when requirements are met. Telehealth and second‑opinion services, along with other resources, broaden everyday support.
Barry-Wehmiller Insights
What We Do
We’re Building A Better World. We’re more than just a successful capital equipment and engineering solutions firm. We’re an organization fiercely committed to improving the lives of our team members across the globe. By providing meaningful work in an environment of care and compassion, we send them home fulfilled by their time with us, rather than drained by it. We understand what every human being on the planet desires: to know that who they are and what they do matter. As a business, we have a unique opportunity to let them know that they do. Through our Truly Human Leadership culture and personal growth initiatives, we help them become their best selves. And when we bring out their best, they give their best. To their work, their team members and friends, our customers and suppliers, the people in the communities in which they work and live, and--most important of all--to their families. And before you know it, a better job has helped build a better world!
