Manufacturing company based in Vienna, Austria who develop innovative products are looking for a Lead Buyer Capex who will play an important role in their procurement department. The company is going through a transformation and it's exciting times to be part of it.

The successful candidate will be responsible for €80 million spend across Capex, machinery and equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for €80 million spend for Capex & Indirect
• Strategically collaborate with the cross-functional teams to influence and create unique purchasing methods
• Work directly with R&D to create unique and innovative products
• Play an important part in the global transformation and delivering global projects
• Reporting directly to Head of Purchasing Indirects
• 20% travel

Skills Experience Required

• Relevant degree, mechanical engineering or MBA is preferred
• Have minimum of 3-5 years relevant purchasing experience, in fast-paced organizations with exposure to innovative and new approaches to procurement
• Successful track record in purchasing and negotiations with suppliers globally
• Experience with purchasing indirect materials such as: MRO, Capex, Spare Parts, Indirects
• Fluent in German and English

The key benefits of the role include:

• Travel opportunities worldwide
• Mentoring and personal development opportunities and an international team of experts
• Market-leading salary, benefits
• Company retirement plan