Strategic Purchasing Manager (m/f/d)

Are you ready for a new challenge, do you take a solution-oriented approach to your work, and are you keen to join a forward-looking and sustainable industry driven by innovation and the latest technologies? Then look no further! We’re looking for a Strategic Purchasing Manager (m/f/d) to join our team in Flensburg.

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r2p Group is a leading provider of hardware and software solutions for the rail and bus industry, specializing in CCTV, automatic passenger counting (APC), passenger information systems (PIS), and passenger assistance technology. Headquartered in Flensburg, Germany, with operations across Denmark, Spain, the UK, the USA, Canada, Malaysia, and Australia, we support public transport operators worldwide in making mobility safer, smarter, and more accessible.

 

This is how You Make a Difference

  • Strategic responsibilities:
    • Developing long-term procurement strategies with a focus on electronic components (PCB, PCA) and EMS assemblies, as well as external services in development and installation, which are aligned with the company’s objectives.
    • Building strategic relationships with suppliers (worldwide), negotiating contracts and ensuring supplier quality to meet the high demands of the market.
    • Monitoring and analysing the procurement market to identify trends, new technologies and potential suppliers.
    • Planning and managing the procurement budget and ensuring resources are used cost-effectively.
    • Establishing company-wide procurement guidelines to ensure compliance with statutory and internal requirements.
    • Identifying and minimising risks in the procurement process, such as supply bottlenecks or price fluctuations.
  • Operational tasks:
    • Co-ordinating and carrying out all procurement activities.
    • Establishing supplier relationships in collaboration with the quality department.
    • Obtaining quotations from various suppliers, evaluating them on the basis of price, quality and delivery terms, and making an informed selection.
    • Conducting negotiations on prices, delivery terms, payment terms and other contractual provisions.
    • Identifying and implementing measures to improve efficiency in the purchasing and procurement processes.
  •  Team management:
    • Leading and developing the procurement team, including professional development.
    • Setting SMART objectives – in line with the company’s strategy.
    • Developing internal potential.

 

You are

  • structured in your approach to work and possess strong analytical and conceptual skills.
  • a skilled negotiator with strong communication and negotiation skills.
  • someone with a high degree of initiative and a hands-on approach.

 

What you Bring to the Table

  • A degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management or a comparable qualification.
  • Several years’ professional experience (at least 7 years) in strategic procurement, ideally in the technology sector with a focus on electronic components (PCB, PCA) and EMS assemblies.
  • In-depth knowledge of supplier management, contract negotiation and procurement strategies.
  • In-depth knowledge of procurement and contract law (BGB, HGB, VOB).
  • Proficiency in using ERP systems and MS Office.
  • Business-fluent English.

 

Your Benefits

  • A comprehensive onboarding programme.
  • A chance to join an innovative and forward-looking industry.
  • Flat hierarchies and an open-door policy.
  • Flexible working time arrangements and a 37-hour working week.
  • Ergonomic workplace equipment.
  • E-bike leasing for you and your partner.
  • A benefits portal (Corporate Benefits) with discount codes for numerous brands across all areas of life.
  • An annual health budget that can be used for a wide range of services, including vision aids, prescription medicines and professional dental cleaning.

 

Interested?

Please send us your application, stating your earliest possible start date and your salary expectations, to jobs@r2p.com or click on the link below.

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