Head of Direct Purchasing (m/f/d)

Head of Direct Purchasing (m/f/d) – Cologne Responsibilities Technical and disciplinary management of direct purchasing with a focus on plastics Development and implementation of a global purchasing strategy Ensuring quality, delivery capability and cost optimisation along the supply chain Leadership and development of the purchasing team Development, selection and further development of national and international suppliers Conducting price and contract negotiations Analysing procurement markets and identifying potential savings Close cooperation with development and production for new projects Qualifications Completed studies in the field of industrial engineering, business administration, plastics technology or comparable qualification Several years of professional experience in direct purchasing, ideally with a focus on plastics, injection moulding or technical components Sound knowledge of the plastics market (materials, supplier structures, price developments) Experience in working with development and production, especially with regard to tools and materials Leadership experience and strong negotiating skills Strategic and analytical thinking Business fluent in German and English Benefits Responsible management position in an internationally successful company Great room for manoeuvre in a strategically important procurement area Flexible working hours and the possibility of mobile working 1-2 days per week Supplementary health insurance and company pension scheme Bike leasing #J-18808-Ljbffr