Commodity Buyer (f/m/d)

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 51,000 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

• Sustainability & Social Commitment: We support social and sustainable projects and encourage employee involvement.
• Diversity & Inclusion: We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success.
• International Opportunities: Grow in your career through international exchange and global job opportunities.
• Flexible Work Models: We allow for flexible work models to ensure both professional and personal success.
• Employee discounts: Opportunities for deals on products and services.

Hybrid Work

You support our team as

Commodity Buyer (f/m/d)

Responsibilities

• Responsibility for product group and supplier management in the areas of MRO, packaging and logistics
• Development and implementation of cross-location product group strategies
• Active management of supplier portfolios, supplier reduction
• Determination of sources of supply: Initiating procurement processes, carrying out tenders, making supplier decisions together with relevant stakeholders
• Conducting contract negotiations, concluding contracts
• Cross-functional collaboration within a global matrix organization
• Continuous identification of improvement and efficiency enhancement potential in both operational and strategic purchasing and their implementation

Qualifications

• Successfully completed studies in the field of industrial engineering, business administration or a comparable course of study
• Several years of professional experience in (global) product group purchasing or project purchasing in an industrial company. Experience in purchasing for logistics service providers is an advantage
• Expertise within the SAP MM module, ideally initial experience with SAP S/4 HANA, eProcurement systems and reporting tools
• Hands-on mentality, proactive, independent and structured way of working, assertiveness, strong negotiation skills and strong communication skills
• Fluency in written and spoken German and English and a general 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.