Purchasing Clerk (m/f/d)

• a modern working environment in our newly built company premises
• a family-run business steeped in tradition with over 100 years of history
• free parking directly at the company premises
• modern manufacturing using the latest CNC technology
• A supportive working atmosphere and short decision-making processes
• Sustainable and environmentally friendly production of high-quality furniture

What you can always count on at persona service:

• 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 pay and a Christmas bonus
• 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

On behalf of our client, a medium-sized company in the traditional furniture industry based in Freiberg, we are looking for you to join us as a Purchasing Clerk (m/f/d) under a temporary employment contract with the option of a permanent role.

• You will be responsible for the day-to-day processing and careful recording of all orders, whilst ensuring constant compliance with internal guidelines and procedures
• You will also be responsible for obtaining quotations in a timely manner and evaluating them thoroughly, and for making the corresponding purchasing decisions
• Furthermore, you will oversee the coordination and operational handling of all purchasing activities in close collaboration with all internal and external stakeholders
• Structured monitoring of delivery schedules throughout the entire procurement process is also part of your daily tasks to ensure smooth operational flow
• As part of your role, you will support the sustainable maintenance and continuous development of all our client’s existing supplier relationships
• Furthermore, you will support the periodic analysis of relevant procurement markets and play an active role in identifying new alternative sources of supply
• Finally, you will be responsible for reliable quality control across the entire procurement process to ensure that high production standards are maintained in the long term

• You have successfully completed a commercial apprenticeship as an industrial clerk (m/f/d), Office Management Assistant (m/f/d) or Wholesale and Foreign Trade Management Assistant (m/f/d)
• you also have sound practical experience in purchasing, ideally gained in the field of industrial wood processing or furniture manufacturing
• Your confident use of modern merchandise management systems and the standard MS Office suite sets you apart in your day-to-day work
• Your business-fluent written and spoken German, as well as a good basic knowledge of English, perfectly round off your profile
• Furthermore, you possess strong negotiation skills, excellent organisational abilities and a consistently goal-oriented and independent approach to your work
• In addition, you are an excellent communicator, impress with your business-fluent manner when dealing with suppliers and always enjoy working cooperatively as part of a team
• To fulfil this position of responsibility, in addition to your specialist expertise, you must hold a valid work permit and have a permanent residence in Germany