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Tactical Buyer – Indirect Purchasing
Knorr-Bremse AG. Manage sourcing requests, tenders, negotiations and operational purchasing activities .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in procurement processes, supplier negotiation, and strategic sourcing while ensuring compliance with internal policies. Proficient in SAP Ariba and capable of driving supplier performance improvements and achieving cost savings.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Indirect PurchasingProcurement ProcessesNegotiation SkillsSAP AribaFluent English
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
ProcurementContract ModelsCost StructuresKPI TrackingSavings Reporting
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsAnalytical SkillsTeam PlayerProactive AttitudeStructured Working Style
Tools & Technologies
SAP AribaMS Office
Industry Keywords
Sourcing RequestsTendersSupplier DevelopmentService QualityCompliance
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Manage sourcing requests, tenders, negotiations and operational purchasing activities
- Contribute to annual savings targets within assigned categories
- Support implementation of category strategies and strategic supplier development initiatives
- Drive improvements in supplier performance and service quality
- Ensure compliance with internal purchasing processes, policies and governance requirements
- Track and report achieved savings and relevant procurement KPIs
- Process purchase requisitions in SAP Ariba for Knorr-Bremse plants and internal stakeholders
- Collaborate with key stakeholders, internal customers, Legal and other relevant functions
Requirements
What you’ll need- Completed commercial or technical education, or a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Procurement or a comparable field
- Several years of professional experience in indirect purchasing, procurement or a comparable role
- Good understanding of procurement processes, contract models and cost structures
- Strong negotiation, communication and analytical skills
- Fluent English skills; German language is an advantage
- Strong MS Office skills
- Experience with SAP Ariba or a comparable procurement system is an advantage
- Proactive, open-minded and reliable team player with a structured way of working
- Willingness to embrace change, continuously develop and take on new challenges
- Ability to work effectively in an international environment, including occasional business travel within Europe
Benefits
Comp & perks- Flexible working hour models
- Professional and personal development opportunities
- Sports programs
- Healthcare programs
- International working environment
- Occasional business travel within Europe