This is world's leading manufacturing company that produces innovative, high-quality products and offers you exciting opportunities and to work with great colleagues around the world.

The successful candidate will be responsible for €100 million spend across different commodities and work with cross functional teams globally.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for €100 million spend for direct commodities
• Leadership responsibilities & managing a team
• 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 purchasing director & CPO
• 20% travel, Europe, China, South & North America

Skills Experience Required

• Relevant degree, mechanical engineering or MBA is preferred
• 5+ years of experience preferably from an industrial background
• Successful track record in purchasing and negotiations with suppliers globally
• Experience with purchasing direct materials
• Fluent in English, German is a plus

The key benefits of the role include:

• Travel opportunities worldwide
• Management development training programs
• Market-leading salary, benefits
• Company retirement plan