Procurement Manager - Cables (m/f/d)

Overview

You will be responsible for developing and implementing sourcing strategies, as well as the strategic management of national and international suppliers, with a focus on cost, quality and security of supply.

Working closely with project management, engineering, construction, logistics and other cross-functional teams, you will ensure the successful delivery of our projects and make a significant contribution to the company’s competitiveness and long-term success. As Lead Buyer, you will also act as the key point of contact for all procurement-related matters within selected projects.

Your mission

• Strategic procurement of cables and cable components for national and international projects
• Development and implementation of commodity and sourcing strategies for the cable product group
• Selection, evaluation and ongoing development of national and international manufacturers and supplier partners
• Negotiation and management of framework agreements and terms and conditions, with a focus on quality, costs, delivery performance, technical compliance and security of supply
• Conducting market, cost and benchmark analyses for cables and cable systems, focusing on price trends, availability, lead times, risks and technical requirements
• Close collaboration with Engineering, Project Management, Construction, Quality Management and Logistics to ensure project-specific requirements are met.
• Identifying and implementing opportunities for cost optimisation, standardisation and improvement within the product group
• Analysing and preparing procurement metrics, supplier evaluations and decision-making criteria for project- and product-group-specific procurement decisions

Your profile

• A degree in Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Business Administration or a comparable subject
• Several years’ experience in strategic procurement within the cable product group, ideally in the context of PV, energy infrastructure or EPC projects
• A sound technical understanding of cables, technical specifications, standards, certifications and relevant manufacturing processes
• Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills
• A strategic, analytical and structured approach to work, as well as a good understanding of factors relevant to costs and market prices
• Experience in project management and in cross-functional collaboration with technical and commercial stakeholders
• A responsible, proactive and solution-oriented approach to work, with the ability to apply professional expertise effectively in day-to-day activities
• A commitment to respectful, trusting collaboration and mutual support within the team
• Proficiency in using ERP systems and MS Office
• Very good command of English; knowledge of German would be an advantage
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally

What we offer

• Independent work within a dedicated team
• Employment in a growing, international company with a startup mentality
• Open and friendly working atmosphere
• Company sports program (7Card)
• Meal vouchers
• Signal Idunamedical insurance