Spot Buy Specialist (f/m/div)*

Job description

As a Spot Buy Specialist, you will be responsible for the contract and price negotiations for small to medium volumes in order to contribute to the profitability of the company.



In your new role you will:

• Be the point of contact for procurement strategies to ensure long-term, cost-effective supply of products/services;
• Implement alternative procurement sources to minimize stock times, inventory levels and costs;
• Interface with partners to recognize developments (in market, demand, etc.) and exert influence accordingly;
• Report monthly/quarterly results to control the measurable activities against the planned figures;
• Monitor the national and international market to bring new suppliers, product derivatives and product innovations into the purchasing portfolio;
• Monitor contractual agreements to prepare renegotiations/subsequent negotiations, initiate appropriate measures and guarantee supplies;
• Be responsible for supplier management to gain the best suppliers and guarantee an optimum supply chain, incl. minimizing of purchasing risks;
• Work in an interdisciplinary group/project work to inform oneself, exert influence accordingly and optimize internal processes and procedures.

Your Profile

You have a hands-on mentality and a structured working style always focused on delivering quality results. Your proactivity and excellent communication skills allow you to quickly establish sustainable relationships with your team and others.

Moreover, you have great negotiation and multitasking skills which enables you to accomplish your work successfully.



You are best equipped for this task if you have:

• A degree in Commerce or related apprenticeship with the understanding of technical requirements;
• 1 to 3 years of experience in Purchasing or partner function in which you use your negotiation skills;
• Good understanding of principles and concepts in the purchasing area;
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel – SAP is an advantage;
• Fluency in English – some knowledge of German is required.