6-10 years procurement experience in manufacturing
Direct and indirect purchasing strategy implementation
Supplier negotiation and contract management skills
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Linxens is seeking a Plant Purchasing Manager to oversee and implement the procurement strategy at their manufacturing site. The ideal candidate should have 6-10 years of procurement experience in a manufacturing environment and be fluent in both German and English.
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Job Summary
The role involves ensuring global and local procurement strategies are created and implemented to meet plant requirements.
Candidates will be accountable for budget performance KPIs, monthly reporting, and continuously challenging improvement actions.
The position requires negotiating best conditions for products and services not covered by global commodity manager agreements.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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Linxens is seeking a Plant Purchasing Manager to oversee and implement the procurement strategy at their manufacturing site. The ideal candidate should have 6-10 years of procurement experience in a manufacturing environment and be fluent in both German and English.
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Skills & Requirements
Must-have
6-10 years procurement experience in manufacturing
Direct and indirect purchasing strategy implementation
Supplier negotiation and contract management skills
ERP data quality accountability and reporting
Fluent in German and English languages
Nice-to-have
Professional certifications like CIPS or ISM
Lean or Supply Chain Management expertise
Experience working in matrix and international environments
Strong interpersonal and communication abilities
Key Requirements
6–10 years of experience in Procurement within manufacturing environment
Business School degree / Postgraduate studies in Management, Engineering, or related field
Fluent in German and English
Understanding of legal aspects related to contracts