Commodity Buyer

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments. EagleBurgmann is a leading international specialist in industrial sealing technology. We combine innovative technologies, digital solutions and our passion to create sophisticated and reliable sealing systems. Our products help make entire industries safer and more sustainable. 5,800 employees create added value for our customers around the world with their enthusiasm and competence. EagleBurgmann is a joint venture between the German Freudenberg Group and the Japanese Eagle Industry Group. **Some of your Benefits**: **International Opportunities**: **International Opportunities**: Grow in your career through international exchange and global job opportunities.**Employee discounts**: **Employee discounts**: Opportunities for deals on products and services.**Sustainability & Social Commitment**: **Sustainability & Social Commitment**: We support social and sustainable projects and encourage employee involvement.**Diversity & Inclusion**: **Diversity & Inclusion**: We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success.**Personal Development**: **Personal Development**: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.- Wolfratshausen Hybrid Work EagleBurgmann Germany GmbH & Co. KG You support our team as **Commodity Buyer (Direct Material) (f/m/d) temporary for 2 years**: **Responsibilities**: - Development and continuous review of the product group strategy incl. definition of the procurement market - Continuous optimization of costs and processes (OTD, availability, replenishment time, quality, innovation, risk & compliance management) for the respective product group - Optimization and contractual safeguarding of the supplier base in terms of costs, quality and delivery performance, innovation - In each case for the commodity groups of Commodity 3 - Coatings, external processes, extended workbench - Close cross-departmental collaboration on topics such as product standardization, product development - Supplier management (identification and selection, integration, evaluation, classification, development, risk management) - Analysis, structuring & consolidation of purchasing data - Identification and implementation of savings potentials **Qualifications**: - Several years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain management (minimum 2-5 years) - Sound knowledge in the field of mechanical seals - Strong negotiation skills and assertiveness in combination with analytical and conceptual skills - High degree of initiative, flexibility and ability to work in a team as well as an entrepreneurial way of thinking and acting - Confident handling of MS Office and SAP MM - Fluency in German and English is a prerequisite - Willingness to travel 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. **Additional Information**: - Anna Röder