Strategic Purchaser (f/m/d) – Metalworking Industry
Welcome to Kelvion. Heat exchange is our business. Worldwide. As a technology market leader, we have been producing heat exchangers for almost every conceivable industrial application since the 1920s and offer tailor-made solutions even for the most complex environmental conditions – under the name Kelvion since 2015.
Kelvion PHE GmbH is looking for a
Strategic Purchaser (f/m/d) – Metalworking Industry
Your tasks
Initiation and management of high-quality procurement processes, partly in English
       Development and implementation of long-term purchasing strategies for cost reduction and
       quality improvement
       Carrying out supplier evaluations and audits as well as maintaining and developing
       supplier relationships
       Coordination of requirements (new parts, materials, machines, systems) with the
       specialist departments and the global sourcing organization
       Technical and qualitative review of requirements based on technical drawings and
      specifications for obtaining quotations
      Selection of suitable suppliers, obtaining and evaluating quotations, and supporting
      technical reviews
      Conducting negotiations on quantities, prices, delivery terms, and framework agreements –
      primarily in English
Your profile
       Degree in business administration, industrial engineering, or a
       comparable education
       Several years of professional experience in strategic purchasing, ideally in the metalworking
       industry or in a technical environment
       In-depth knowledge of the procurement of metal components and dealing with
       suppliers in an international environment
       Experience in conducting negotiations and dealing with complex
       supply contracts
Basic technical understanding of reading drawings and material basics
Willingness to travel occasionally (class B driver's license required)
Business fluent written and spoken German and English
Confident use of MS Office and common ERP systems (especially SAP)
We offer you
At Kelvion PHE GmbH, tradition meets innovative future. For decades, we have been developing and producing technologically complex heat exchangers for numerous industrial applications. As part of a modern, globally operating group with medium-sized locations, we offer you:
     Remuneration in line with your experience and qualifications in accordance with the collective
     agreement for the metal and electrical industries
     An employer-sponsored company pension plan
     A 35-hour working week and 30 days of vacation per year
     A comprehensive onboarding program with product training
     Good personal development opportunities
     A working environment with modern and forward-looking technologies
     Company fitness with Hansefit and community activities such as company runs
     Employee offers from well-known manufacturers via Corporate Benefits
Have we sparked your interest in a varied role with us?
Then we look forward to receiving your online application.