Strategic Buyer

Are you an experienced Strategic Buyer with a passion for technical procurement and the maritime industry? Join a forward-thinking, international company where you will play a key role in securing high-quality materials, components, and services for complex HVAC projects in shipbuilding.

Tasks

As a Strategic Buyer, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement process — from tendering and supplier selection to negotiation and contract closure. You will collaborate closely with engineering, project management, and production teams to ensure cost-efficient purchasing and reliable supplier performance for our global maritime projects.

This role is ideal for a commercially driven procurement professional with strong analytical skills, technical understanding, and a structured, solution-oriented approach.

Your Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities for materials, components, and services within maritime HVAC projects.
• Prepare, launch, and evaluate tenders based on technical specifications.
• Conduct commercial and technical negotiations to secure the best sourcing outcomes.
• Select and qualify suppliers in alignment with internal quality and project requirements.
• Prepare and conclude purchasing and framework agreements.
• Monitor supplier performance and maintain strong long-term relationships.
• Conduct market research to identify new suppliers and evaluate cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Project Management, and Production to align procurement with project schedules and technical demands.
• Support internal teams by providing cost analyses, availability assessments, and risk evaluations.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of procurement processes, tools, and documentation.

Job requirements

• Degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a comparable technical/commercial discipline.
• Several years of experience in strategic or technical procurement - ideally in the maritime, industrial, or HVAC sector.
• Strong understanding of technical drawings, specifications, and engineering requirements.
• Experience in tendering, contract negotiation, supplier qualification, and framework agreements.
• Excellent analytical skills and a structured, proactive working style.
• Strong communication skills and confidence in negotiations.
• Fluent in German and English, both spoken and written.
• Skilled in SAP or similar ERP systems; MS Office proficiency.
• Hands-on, pragmatic personality with the ability to work cross-functionally in an international environment.

Conditions

• Competitive salary, € €5.500,- per month, depending on experience and role
• Compensation for commuting costs depending on your preferred means of transportation - own car / public transport / bike
• Relocation support (incl. allowance, housing search, registration) and an on-boarding at our office for a warm & thorough welcome
• Budget for German language course so that you have a good kickstart

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Company Profile

Our client, based in Hamburg, specializes in the planning, delivery, and commissioning of air conditioning, ventilation, and refrigeration systems for maritime applications. The company implements customized HVAC solutions for all types of ships and supports projects from conception to final implementation—worldwide and in accordance with the highest technical standards.