Operational Buyer (m/f/d)

• Attractive remuneration in line with the IG Metall collective agreement
• Flexible working hours with the option to work from home
• 30 days’ annual leave plus additional special leave days
• subsidised company fitness scheme via Hansefit
• company pension scheme for long-term financial security
• structured onboarding programme for an optimal start
• Attractive contribution towards the Jobticket or Deutschlandticket
• Excellent work-life balance
• Comprehensive health management with a wide range of preventative services

What you can always count on at persona service:

• intensive preparation for your interview with our client
• a monthly allowance of €50 towards your travel costs, depending on the role – e.g. for the Deutschlandticket and much more.
• Bonuses, as well as holiday and Christmas pay, and attractive industry-specific allowances
• Free tuition for your children on the Ubimaster learning and tutoring platform
• Numerous shopping discounts with well-known brands via our corporate benefits programme
• Excellent personal support and regular feedback meetings
• A wide range of further training opportunities

• You will be responsible for handling all cross-site operational procurement activities for your assigned product group, including the proper documentation of all procurement processes
• You will also be responsible for reliably ensuring the availability of all required materials within your assigned product groups, whilst maintaining high quality standards
• Furthermore, you will be responsible for the meticulous checking of all enquiry documents, such as specifications or drawings, to ensure they are complete and technically accurate
• Your responsibilities also include independently negotiating with international suppliers regarding delivery dates, prices and other operational procurement matters
• As part of your role, you will support close coordination with internal stakeholders from the areas of production, development and quality assurance
• Furthermore, you will support the ongoing maintenance and updating of all operational transaction and master data in the relevant IT systems
• Finally, you will be responsible for contributing to strategic product group strategies, as well as for resolving complex disputes and implementing special projects

• You have completed a commercial apprenticeship as an industrial clerk (m/f/d), a wholesale and foreign trade management clerk (m/f/d) or an office management clerk (m/f/d)
• You also have several years’ solid professional experience in international technical procurement as well as in operational materials and supplier management
• Your sound knowledge of SAP and your professional use of standard MS Office applications set you apart in your day-to-day work
• Your native-level command of written and spoken German, as well as a sound command of English, make you well-suited to international negotiations
• Furthermore, you demonstrate a high degree of initiative, advanced negotiation skills and a consistently structured and goal-oriented approach to your work
• You are also a strong team player with excellent communication skills and are characterised by a solution-oriented approach
• To fulfil this role of responsibility, in addition to your specialist expertise, you must hold a valid work permit and have a permanent residence in Germany