About PALFINGER
For over 90 years, PALFINGER has been a global technology and engineering company that manufactures and supplies innovative crane and lifting solutions. We are the world's leading provider in this field.
We employ approximately 12,350 passionate employees who contribute their ideas and energy to our vision. At PALFINGER, you can expect a dynamic working environment with numerous opportunities for personal and professional development.
Job Description
The hydraulic cylinder category is a strategically important and fast-growing segment within PALFINGER.
As a Strategic Buyer within the Palfinger organization, you will be responsible for procurement management around hydraulic cylinders. Within this function as Sourcing Group Lead Buyer, you will lead global sourcing groups, maintain close contact with suppliers, and interact with internal plant interfaces.
Key Responsibilities:
* Define and execute global sourcing strategies
* Manage supplier relationships from a technical and commercial perspective
* Conduct market analyses, select, evaluate, and qualify suppliers
* Execute RFQs, negotiate prices, and contract based on total cost approach
* Support Make-or-Buy processes and target costing for existing and new products
Requirements:
* Technical or commercial education (e.g., apprenticeship, college studies)
* Technical understanding and knowledge in reading drawings
* 5-10 years of experience in strategic procurement
* English language proficiency (spoken and written)
* Good IT user knowledge (SAP R3/S4 Hana, MS Office)
* Entrepreneurial thinking, negotiation skills, and hands-on mentality
Benefits:
* Flexible working hours and work-life balance
* Performance-related compensation
* Career and personal development opportunities in an international company
* Voluntary social benefits through our health management program PALfit
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