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You will support strategic sourcing activities, cost optimization initiatives, and decision-making in a dynamic global environment.\nWhat you can look forward to as Purchasing Specialist (m/f/d):\nDevelop complex purchasing analyses and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) evaluations to get the best results of the supplier portfolio;\nManage supplier communication, RFQs, offer evaluations, negotiations, and follow-up activities;\nCoordinate global master data maintenance in ERP systems throughout the product lifecycle;\nDrive cost-saving initiatives and support supplier relocation and supply chain optimization projects;\nAnalyze performance results, and coordinate improvement actions;\nPrepare purchasing reports, supplier overviews, annual planning figures, and decision-making analyses;\nSupport make-or-buy decisions, pricing activities, bonus verification, and resolution of pricing issues in ERP systems;\nCollaborate with cross-functional stakeholders globally to ensure efficient purchasing and supply chain processes.\nYour profile as Purchasing Specialist (m/f/d):\nCommercial education in wholesale, foreign trade, business administration, or a comparable field;\nApproximately 5 years of professional experience in purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain management;\nStrong analytical skills with experience in supplier portfolio management and cost optimization;\nHands-on experience with SAP R/3, BPCS, and MS Office applications (Excel and PowerBI);\nAbility to work effectively in an international and cross-functional environment;\nStrong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills;\nSelf-organized, structured, proactive, and solution-oriented way of working;\nFluent English required; 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