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Strategic Buyer (m/f/x)

Haren, Germany

ELA Container GmbH

Professional

As of now

Full-time

1,600 employees in 18 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

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

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

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

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

Organization and implementation of strategic purchasing projects

Conducting price and quality negotiations

What you bring to the team

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

Knowledge of conducting tenders and inquiries

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

Very good user knowledge of MS Office

Very good written and spoken German and English skills

Our Benefits – Because You’re Our Priority at ELA

Flexible working hours

Flexible working hours

We offer you flexible working hours and the opportunity to work flextime.

60% Working from home

60% Working from home

You have the option to work up to 60% of your week from home.

Corporate fitness

Corporate fitness

Our company fitness program: for just €30 a month, you can have access to thousands of gyms, swimming pools, and more throughout Germany, including unrestricted digital access.

Corporate Benefits

Corporate Benefits

The ELA Corporate Benefits portal offers attractive discounts on more than 1,500 brands from all relevant areas of life.

Fruits and drinks

Fruits and drinks

We offer you fresh fruit and beverages every day.

Company health insurance

Company health insurance

We offer you company health insurance.

Bike leasing

Bike leasing

We can offer you attractive bike leasing.

ELA Canteen

ELA Canteen

Our company restaurant serves up fresh, delicious lunches on a daily basis.

Height-adjustable desk

Height-adjustable desk

Your health matters to us, which is why we offer you height-adjustable desks in every office.

Dogs are welcome

Dogs are welcome

There’s no need to part ways with your four-legged friend at ELA, as you can simply bring your dog with you into the office if the situation allows.

Initial training

Initial training

We organize an extensive onboarding program for you at our headquarters in Haren (Ems), so that you can get to know the entire company, our products, and our employees..

Permanent employment contract

Permanent employment contract

Once ELA, always ELA. When you join our company, we want you to be a key member of the team, which is why we’ll offer you a permanent contract.

Hi, I’m Frauke!

I’ll be happy to answer your questions.

Contact me by email.

Frauke Pieper

HR Business Partnerin

frauke.pieper@container.de

Ansprechpartner

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