Strategic Buyer Area Europe (m/f/d)
- Full-time
Company Description
As a leading provider of formwork and scaffolding solutions, we understand the challenges our customers face. Our more than 9,000 employees in 58 countries and 160 locations on 5 continents go the extra mile with passion and dedication. Various construction projects worldwide are proof of this. Realize your potential in a supportive, high-performance work environment that is focused on continuous growth. Let's shape the future together.
If you are passionate about what you do, have an inner drive to succeed, a desire to learn and grow from your experiences, then this is your opportunity to step up to a challenge!
Job Description
Main responsibilities
1. Source to Contract Procurement Execution
- Execute sourcing activities, including tenders, RFQs and supplier proposals
- Evaluate supplier proposals and conduct negotiations
- Ensure procurement decisions meet operational specifications and stakeholder needs
- Manage supplier selection and documentation in compliance with Procurement standards
2. Contract & Compliance Management
- Maintain contract documentation, approvals and references in relevant systems
- Ensure supplier compliance with contractual obligations and PCM policies
- Support contract renewal and amendment processes
- Collaborate with Category Managers in Headquarters as well as the global Procurement team
3. Stakeholder Collaboration
- Work closely with internal stakeholders to clarify technical specifications, operational requirements and timelines
- Ensure procurement activities enable smooth operations and supply continuity
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders to balance cost, quality and risk objectives within the Area Europe
4. Process Improvement & Localization
- Identify opportunities to optimize the Source to Contract procurement process
- Implement process improvements in collaboration with global Procurement and the Area Europe team
- Develop localized area strategies for products or categories not covered by global strategies
- Support adoption of best practices, tools and templates within the Area Europe
5. System & Data Management
- Maintain procurement system records, supplier data and sourcing documentation
- Ensure accurate input for reporting and analytics
- Support digital initiatives and automation efforts within Source to Contract processes
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement or related field
- 3–5 years of professional experience in procurement, preferably with strategic responsibility
- Experience in tender management, RFQs and supplier evaluation
- Familiarity with contracts, compliance and procurement systems (SAP preferred)
- Strong understanding of sourcing and Source to Contract processes
- Strong communication skills in English — oral and written — across multiple audiences including suppliers, internal teams and management; German is a plus
- Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills incl. ability to clarify requirements and communicate effectively with stakeholders
- Proactive, solution-oriented and accountable
- Willingness to travel within Europe
Additional Information
A salary in line with the market is offered for this position, which is based on the specific qualification and adequate professional experience.
We are looking forward to your application (CV & motivation letter).