Strategic Buyer Indirect

Location: Munich Area

Our client is a leading German technology and electronics specialist, delivering high-quality systems and components for industrial applications across sectors such as energy, automation, aerospace, and medical technology and are now recruiting a strategic buyer to strengthen their indirect procurement team.

With strong engineering expertise and in-house production, the company combines development and manufacturing to provide both tailored solutions and advanced technology modules, building long-term partnerships with demanding customers.

Your Responsibilities

• Independently manage sourcing activities for technical indirect categories including:

  • Capital expenditure projects (machinery, production equipment)

  • Technical services

  • Operating supplies and auxiliary materials

• Collaborate closely with internal departments to clarify specifications and technical requirements

• Select, evaluate and develop suppliers

• Negotiate offers, contracts and framework agreements

• Drive supplier consolidation and bundling initiatives

• Develop and implement category strategies

• Actively contribute to the optimisation and digitalisation of procurement processes

• Balance strategic responsibilities with an appropriate operational component

Your Profile

• Technical or commercial education (e.g. electronics technician, industrial clerk) or degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or similar

• Experience in technical or indirect procurement including price and contract negotiations

• Strong ERP knowledge (SAP preferred) and interest in digital procurement tools

• Confident communication style with the ability to work effectively with technical stakeholders and external suppliers

• Fluent German and English (written and spoken)

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to my clients continued growth and successes, giving a great amount of ownership and accountability from day one managing varied projects and categories within the indirect procurement team.