Purchaser (f/m/d)

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage Hug purchasing activities - direct and indirect materials for assigned commodities / place and monitor project or warehouse purchase orders through the ERP system
• Negotiate with suppliers, manage production slots and act as solid business partner with key stakeholders
• Assure required quality, on time deliveries and cost performance for project purchases
• Review and approve supplier invoices
• Responsible for supplier management and development of supplier panel (identify, benchmark, develop, maintain)
• Run RFIs and RFQs and prepare cost analysis and benchmarks
• Manage supplier and product data accuracy in ERP system
• Act as supplier key account manager and perform contract negotiations with category suppliers incl. annual agreements, price lists and payment terms
• Monitor supplier performance KPIs (productivity, payment term, lead times, OTD and supplier quality)
• Manage supplier claims together with the Quality team

YOUR PROFILE:

• Technical background and commercial education / Purchasing-specific education (cert. Buyer or comparable)
• 3-5 years experience in Purchasing in an industrial environment
• Experience in international strategic and operative purchasing and conducting supplier development and negotiations
• Very Good command of German and English
• MS Office skills / industrial ERP experience
• Good communication skills and result oriented
• Good planning and problem-solving skills
• Open mindset and multi-cultural sensitivity
• Team player approach

YOUR CHANCES:

• Exciting collaboration with internal departments and subsidiaries abroad
• Freedom to drive initiatives forward
• New work environment (e.g., flexible working hours, home office (2 days/week for full-time employees), good public transport connections and parking spaces in front of the door, 40 hours/week)

Hug Engineering is one of the world‘s leading manufacturers of exhaust aftertreatment systems for high horsepower engines in the mobile and stationary operations. Our applications range from yachts with an engine power of 200kW to large power plants with 20 MW per engine. Moreover, we develop innovative systems that are specifically tailored to the use of alternative fuels such as methanol, hydrogen and ammonia. This is your chance to be part of our success story, perform multifaceted tasks, and evolve as you take up new challenges. Hug Engineering is your opportunity to apply your skills and ideas, while also making an active contribution to a clean environment.