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The Körber Group is an international technology group with around 10,000 employees all over the world. It unites technologically leading companies with more than 100 production, service and sales locations and offers its customers solutions, products and services in the Business Areas of Körber Digital, Supply Chain, Pharma Systems, Tissue and Tobacco.

The Supply Chain Business Area is the leading supplier of fully-integrated solutions for optimizing complex internal and external logistics processes. Under a common roof, the companies of this Business Area offer solutions in the fields of warehouse and conveying technology, palletization plants, software and logistics network controls as well as system integration.
Your role in our team

Your role in our team:

Plan, execute and monitor the complete purchasing process – from project requirements analysis until purchase delivery – for mechanical parts, materials and subcontracts, according to the company’s policies, assuring optimum technical-commercial proposals, namely in value and quality.

Key responsibilities:

Analyze and determine project’s requirements, cooperating with other Departments; Procure new and manage existing suppliers for mechanical parts, catalog materials, equipment or services; Submit, analyze and negotiate Supplying Proposal Requests; Execute and monitor the purchasing process.

Your Profile:

Degree in a industrial related Engineering course (e.g. Mechanical, Electrotechnical, Materials Engineering); Experience in purchasing/procurement functions - minimum 1 year; Work experience in industrial metalworks manufacturing and assembly is a plus; Proficient interpret of mechanical engineering technical drawings; Strong negotiation and purchasing skills, focused on Category / Suppliers Management and mechanical subcontracting; English fluent, both verbal and written; MS Office proficient, especially MS Excel; User knowledge of ERPs (SAP is a plus); Dynamic team player with proactive and resilient personality.

Your working environment at Körber

At the heart of every solution, every success is a team of dedicated professionals willing to help each other while bringing creativity and energy to every project. Körber Supply Chain is the embodiment of this. Home to hundreds of the best minds in the industry, spanning technology for warehousing, logistics, transportation, and more, you’ll work with some of the biggest brands in the world and empower smaller players to disrupt the market—maybe even change the world. Turn your passion into a fulfilling career with Körber Supply Chain

Your Benefits

Exciting tasks in a fast-growing, future-oriented industry player; Competitive salary package, with extra days off, including your birthday, flexible working hours, and remote work options; Health insurance for the whole family; Well-Being and Employee Assistance Program; Active protocols with external partners and other caring perks (ex: fresh fruit, bread and yogurt); A pleasant and collaborative working atmosphere.

Can you find yourself in this profile and contribute to something big? Then you are right at Körber. We are looking forward to getting to know you

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