Operational Buyer 80-100%

Main objectives of the function
Ensuring economical, timely and quality-oriented
order processing (procure-to-pay process).
Monitoring the entire ordering process (Banf, order,
order confirmation, dunning management, adherence to delivery dates and invoices).

1. Main tasks / Responsibility

Placing orders for materials according to the purchase requirements of the
MRP system.
Ensuring timely and best possible material availability according to
planning requirements (pull-in/push-out signals as required).
Independent identification and solution of order- and delivery-related
problems in cooperation with the relevant departments and suppliers.
Cooperation with planning and production to ensure
material availability
Coordination of technical changes (ECR) and introduction of new
revisions in cooperation with the other departments
Obtaining and negotiating offers in coordination with Strategic
Procurement and the Purchasing Management, if required
Review of invoices, management of dunning management and processing of
returns in case of complaints (NCR) to the supplier
Responsibility for ensuring an OTD supplier performance of over 98%
Maintenance and optimization of master data
Support and deputy for other operational buyers during
absences.
Creation of reports, supplier performance reports and forecasts
Maintenance and monitoring of framework agreements
Monitoring and managing delivery schedules, consignment warehouses and
VMI/Kanban supply systems
Active participation in projects as well as continuous improvement processes
(KVP) to increase efficiency and reduce costs
Contact person for planning, production, logistics and R&D and participation in
meetings to coordinate supply chain requirements
Ensuring compliance with compliance specifications and legal
regulations in the procurement process

1. Training / Further education, Special knowledge

Several years of professional experience (approx. 5 years) in a similar position (Operational
Procurement)
Completed basic training (mechanical/technical advantageous), training
as a buyer or similar other training
SAP user knowledge advantageous
Microsoft Office with advanced Excel knowledge

2

Good German and English skills in spoken and written

1. Personal competencies (social competence, leadership competence)

Dynamic and motivated personality
Cooperative and team-oriented personality
Flexible, exact and independent way of working
Strong quality and cost awareness
Strong communication skills
High intercultural competence and ability to work successfully
in international teams

1. Methodological competence

Strong negotiator
Organizational talent
Assertive

1. Subordination / Competencies

The current organizational chart or the signature and competence regulations apply.