Local Purchasing Buyer/global Category Buyer

Empowering people, creating technology.

**Responsibilities**:
- Independent processing of orders as well as processing of order confirmations and complaints in the ERP system- Ensuring the supply of raw materials, maintenance of safety and reorder points- Key figure-oriented supplier management to ensure service targets are met- Master data maintenance in SAP- Close cooperation with interface partners in production, logistics, technical department and development- Familiarization with Global Category Management and taking over categories with the aim of creating specific sourcing concepts per category for supplier selection and negotiating contracts, prices and conditions- Support of the production site in Germany as well as within the Global Category Management of all SurTec production sites

Qualifications:
- Completed studies in the field of logistics, industrial engineering, business administration or similar- At least 2 years of professional experience- Experience in the administrative processing of orders- Very good SAP-MM and MS Office skills- Very good knowledge of German and English, both written and spoken- Independent and reliable work both on a national and international level- Enjoy working with colleagues across departments- Strong negotiating skills and willingness to familiarize yourself with new topics- Precise and reliable work with data

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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