Buyer (m/f/d) Materials Procurement

The Triathlon Group, a company of the Sunlight Group headquartered in Seligenporten, is a global leader in battery systems, chargers, and energy management solutions for industrial applications. With over 1,600 employees across locations on three continents, we enable reliable and efficient operations for our customers in the industrial sector particularly in intralogistics through innovative products based on lead-acid and lithium-ion technology, combined with a strong commitment to service.

As a Buyer (m/f/d) in Materials Procurement, you will play a key role in sourcing and managing materials essential for industrial battery production. In this position, you will ensure supply security, cost efficiency, sustainability, and adherence to international compliance standards. You will be working in a dynamic, fast-growing, and strategically important industry.

Sourcing & Supplier Management

• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships locally, ensuring supply reliability and long-term partnerships.
• Conduct contract negotiations for pricing, supply security, and sustainability commitments.
• Manage supplier relationships
• Lead end-to-end procurement processes (RFI/RFP, bid evaluation, contract negotiation, and PO management).

Market Intelligence & Risk Management

• Monitor markets, price trends, and supply-demand dynamics.
• Mitigate risks related to supply scarcity, price volatility, and regulatory changes.
• Secure long-term contracts or strategic alliances to protect the business from shortages.

Sustainability & Compliance

• Ensure sourcing practices align with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards.
• Ensure compliance with international trade, customs, and industry regulations.

Collaboration & Business Support

• Collaborate with finance on budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization.
• Partner with engineering and production teams to align procurement with product development and manufacturing needs.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Materials Science, Engineering, or Business.
• An advanced degree or professional certifications (e.g., CIPS, ISM) are considered a strong plus.

Experience:

• 5–7 years of professional experience in procurement or supply chain management.
• Hands-on experience with commodity-based components, ideally in battery assembly or related sectors.
• Proven track record in managing global suppliers, negotiating contracts, and mitigating market risks.
• Practical experience with SAP systems is required.

Skills & Competencies:

• Fluency in German and English (both written and verbal) is mandatory
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Effective team player with strong collaboration abilities.
• Results-driven with a proactive approach.
• High level of adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic work environment.

At Triathlon Group, we place great importance on achieving success as a team and offering our employees room for personal development. We value fair treatment of one another and promote a culture in which everyone—regardless of position or length of service—can contribute their ideas and initiatives. As a rapidly growing group of companies in the dynamic energy storage market with more than 1,600 employees at locations on three continents, we rely on agile working methods and offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities in an inclusive and equal environment.

• A motivated company with flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes.
• Permanent employment contract.
• Personal support and advice from a dedicated contact person at your branch.
• Stable working environment in an international company.
• Fair pay and company benefits.
• A modern working environment with high-quality technical equipment.

Does this sound like you, and are you interested in a varied range of tasks? Then apply now