Purchasing Clerk (m/f/d)

• A permanent contract with a globally active, owner-managed B2B company with flat hierarchies
• Interesting, challenging tasks and an independent area of responsibility with creative freedom
• A well-established, experienced and dedicated team in a meaningful working environment
• Special benefits such as performance and achievement bonuses, a company pension scheme, a BVG job ticket subsidy, in-house training, further training opportunities and regular team events

What you can always count on at persona service:

• a direct route to permanent employment with our clients
• close support throughout the entire application process
• Close coordination with you and your potential employer, taking your preferences into account
• Intensive preparation for the interview

• In this role, you will procure materials and goods in line with demand, organise, monitor and optimise stock levels, and act as the link between suppliers and internal departments to ensure the smooth flow of materials within the company
• You will be responsible for demand forecasting and planning, as well as the international procurement of production materials and production-related services, including the analysis of purchasing costs and the identification of potential savings
• You will request and compare quotations, procure production materials on an operational basis, manage supplier relationships and maintain supplier and material master data in the ERP system (Microsoft Dynamics NAV)
• Your responsibilities include the day-to-day processing of orders and strategic supplier management; in this role, you will communicate and negotiate with national and international suppliers and provide support for import and delivery processes
• You will monitor delivery dates, procurement targets and material provision in close collaboration with Development and Production
• You will assist with goods receipt and material provision, handle returns and complaints regarding faulty goods, and carry out stock-takes
• You will check invoices in the purchasing department, authorise them for payment and clarify discrepancies with suppliers and internal specialist departments

• You have successfully completed vocational training (e.g. as an industrial clerk (m/f/d)) or hold a similar qualification (a degree in business administration or engineering)
• You have several years’ professional experience in operational procurement, preferably within a manufacturing company
• You are proficient in MS Office and have knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics NAV
• You have a good command of written and spoken German (business fluent)
• You are fluent in English; knowledge of other foreign languages is an advantage
• You are characterised by strong negotiation skills, excellent organisational and communication skills, the ability to work on your own initiative and the ability to work as part of a team
• Knowledge and experience in the import of goods, inbound logistics and intra-trade statistics would be an advantage
• You are resident in Germany and also hold a valid residence permit