Procurement Specialist with German

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Responsibilities:

• Independent and self-responsible procurement of goods and services based on purchase requisitions, taking into account compliance requirements and existing corporate and purchasing guidelines;
• Independent coordination of all order relevant parameters with the requisitioner as well as clarification of details with suppliers;
• Monitoring and maintenance of purchasing data in existing systems and purchasing (price) lists;
• Identification, communication, and onboarding of new suppliers as part of supplier management;
• Steering and monitoring of the operational ordering process (conversion of purchase requisitions into purchase orders) and processing of order confirmations;
• Clarification of commercial and technical questions arising from suppliers and internal stakeholders;
• Clarification of deviations in payment terms (purchase order / master data / invoice) in individual cases.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business Administration, or a comparable field;
• Good German and English language skills;
• Professional experience in purchasing is desirable;
• General understanding of purchasing processes is desirable;
• General understanding of ERP systems is desirable; SAP knowledge is an advantage;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured working approach and high attention to detail;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; proactive communication with internal and external stakeholders;
• Interest in interdisciplinary and international teamwork;
• High service orientation and strong team spirit;
• High flexibility with effective time and self-management skills;
• High reliability, resilience and friendliness.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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