Sourcing Expert (EMEA Indirect Materials- with German)

About the position

Dometic is a global market leader in the mobile living industry. Millions of people around the world use Dometic products in outdoor, residential, and professional applications. We are on a journey of continuous growth - now looking for our next star - Sourcing Expert (for EMEA Indirect Materials)

In the course of reshaping DOMETIC into a global/regional matrix-organised company in 2018, the formerly decentralised strategic purchasing in the EMEA region was planned to be restructured into an EMEA-wide centralised category management organisation. This was officially announced in autumn 2019.The new organisation Sourcing EMEA secures the alignment of the strategic purchasing function to the overall regional structure and enables coordination on a global basis. Within this framework we are looking for a Sourcing Specialist in Indirect Material.

Your main responsibilities
• Responsibility for the assigned subcategories, management of category management teams
• Identification of purchasing projects and savings potentials
• Fulfillment of projects and tasks within the goals set by the category manager
• Monitoring and compliance with budget savings
• Collection and bundling of all purchasing volumes at all locations in EMEA
• Acquisition of purchasing tasks in DPDP / DPIP projects in coordination with the Category Manager
• Market analysis and price development and creation of measures
• Establishing close working relationships with internal teams (e.g. PD, PM, SCM, Sales)
• Establish strategies for long-term collaboration when coordinating with the Category Manager
• Identify and qualify suppliers & participation in supplier audits
• Conclusion of contracts for the development of delivery strategies
• Supplier development and building a supplier relationship
• Ensuring the material supply in the EMEA plants together with SCM
• Ensuring the transfer to the operational business area

What do we offer?

You are offered an interesting role in a dynamic, fast paced and global environment with great opportunities to grow and take on new challenges. The growth at Dometic is continuous - which gives you great possibilities to evolve with the company.

A suitable background would be a solid experience within purchasing and sourcing of indirect materials - as well as the following qualifications and experiences:

• Experience in purchasing of Facility (energy), IT, MRO categories
• Advanced level of German& English languages
• B2 driving license

To be successful in this role, we believe that you possess the following skills, competencies & characteristics:

• Hands on mentality
• Interest in learning and implementing new topics independently
• Teamplayer
• Flexibility and quick perception
• Willingness to travel

Are you our next star? Then we would love to see your application. Selection is being made on a running basis.