Stuttgart Region
Buyer Projects & Services
- Identify, vet, and onboard new strategic suppliers globally to enhance capability, drive competition, and ensure supply chain resilience. - Manage the end-to-end supplier lifecycle, including initial setup and system integration, and performance management. - Develop and execute long-term sourcing strategies for key components to optimize the total cost of ownership (TCO) and deliver consistent value. - Lead contract negotiations with global suppliers to secure advantageous pricing and favorable commercial terms. - Drive continuous improvement in key performance areas like quality, on-time delivery, and innovation across the existing supplier base. - Partner with Engineering and Quality teams to ensure cost-effective and compliant material sourcing. - Serve as the primary commercial owner for a strategic portfolio of materials and supplier partnerships essential to core business operations.
- Spearheading the acquisition of essential materials and subcontracted services to drive project success in the construction sector. - Overseeing the procurement lifecycle for indirect essentials, from IT infrastructure to capital equipment and safety gear. - Championing the establishment of long-term strategic partnerships through the execution of comprehensive framework agreements. - Architecting and scaling a dynamic and agile supply chain to meet evolving project demands. - Pioneering supplier discovery and integration to enhance operational efficiency and innovation.
- Managed a diverse client portfolio, driving revenue growth across enterprise and small-to-medium business (SMB) accounts within the industrial, pharmaceutical, trade, and private sectors. - Oversaw the procurement lifecycle for both direct and indirect categories of goods and services. - Facilitated the professional development and mentorship of junior staff and trainees. - Cultivated and maintained strategic supplier relationships to ensure quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.