Strategic Buyer (m/f/x)

Haren, Germany

ELA Container GmbH

Professional

As of now

Full-time

1,400 employees in 24 locations around the world with a fleet of 60,000+ circulating containers. Since ELA’s establishment in 1972, our business has continuously been expanding, we are specialists in mobile room solutions. Our family-run company based in Haren (Ems), Germany, is growing at a fast pace and we are actively looking for qualified and dedicated team players to join us locally, internationally and beyond. #LI-DNI ENG

Ready to take purchasing to the next level? Then join our team as a Strategic Buyer (m/f/x) with a focus on steel and welded assemblies. You'll be dealing with components that have to withstand a lot: from clever designs to strong conditions. You'll ensure that quality, costs, and delivery capabilities work together perfectly.

With your eye for numbers and markets, you will identify potential savings, recognize trends early on, and ensure sustainable price stability. At the same time, you will use your negotiating skills to build up a high-performance supplier portfolio and bring exciting purchasing projects to fruition.

And because work is more than just tasks: you bring your personal profile of strengths, talents, and ideas, and we provide you with an environment in which you can develop, take on responsibility, and feel comfortable. Relaxed Moin culture included. Sound like you? Then we should get to know each other!

Your Future Role

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Independent execution of tenders and analysis of bids, including award decisions for strategic product groups

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Support in the development, design, and implementation of product group strategies

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Identification of cost-saving potential, monitoring of price fluctuations, and ensuring price stability for assigned product groups

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Responsibility for and continuous optimization of the product group and supplier portfolio to be managed

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Organization and implementation of strategic purchasing projects

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Conducting price and quality negotiations

What You Bring to the Team

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Successfully completed degree in economics or a comparable qualificationSeveral years of professional experience in purchasing, ideally as a strategic purchaser (m/f/x)

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Knowledge of conducting tenders and inquiries

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Knowledge in the areas of cost and price structure analysis as well as strong analytical skills and a keen awareness of costs

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Very good user knowledge of MS Office

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Very good written and spoken German and English skills

Our Benefits – Because You’re Our Priority at ELA

Hi, I'm Frauke!

I will be happy to answer your questions.

Just contact me by email or phone or send me a WhatsApp message.

Frauke Pieper

HR Business Partner

frauke.pieper@container.de

+49 170 3778046

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