Procurement Buyer

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Procurement Buyer

In short,

As a Procurement Buyer, you are responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing goods and services that meet the operational needs of the company—on time, within budget, and in line with quality and compliance standards. You play a critical role in ensuring the availability of materials, components, and services required for manufacturing, engineering, and operational functions. By maintaining strong supplier relationships and a deep understanding of market trends, you contribute directly to cost optimization, supply reliability, and strategic sourcing initiatives.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Expected for all

• Respect and apply the Busch Value System, namely:

• • objective communication (fact based, no interpretation),
  • team spirit (good relationship with each colleague, mutual support),
  • motivation and involvement (practical help, professional behavior, anticipation of needs, etc.),
  • trust and respect (inspire and work in trust, no ironic criticism),
  • discipline (complies with policies, standards, etc.) and consistency (ensure activities are in line with company goals).

• Apply the safety rules throughout the company and report without delay to the manager any situation endangering the integrity of people or property.
• Commit to limiting the environmental impact of his/her actions (selective sorting, saving of water, paper and energy, ...).

• Operational Purchasing

• Manage the end-to-end procurement process for assigned categories: from request and quotation to purchase order issuance, order follow-up, and delivery confirmation.
• Handle day-to-day purchasing of raw materials, mechanical and electronic components, consumables, and indirect goods.
• Monitor purchase requisitions for completeness and verify alignment with internal specifications and requirements.

• Supplier Relationship Management

• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure reliability, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Support supplier evaluations based on performance, delivery, pricing, and compliance metrics.
• Handle communication for clarifications, delivery schedules, delays, or quality issues.
• Work with cross-functional teams (quality, production, logistics) to resolve non-conformance or supply interruptions.

• Negotiation & Cost Management

• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery conditions with suppliers while ensuring adherence to company policies.
• Contribute to cost-saving initiatives through strategic sourcing, bundling, or alternative supplier evaluation.
• Monitor market prices and trends to make informed purchasing decisions and mitigate risks from volatility.

• Procurement Administration

• Ensure timely creation, accuracy, and completeness of purchase orders and procurement documentation in the ERP system (SAP, etc.).
• Maintain accurate supplier and material master data records.
• Monitor open orders and update stakeholders on expected delivery timelines.
• Collaborate with finance to resolve invoice discrepancies and ensure timely supplier payments.

• Cross-functional Collaboration

• Coordinate closely with planning, production, R&D, and logistics to align procurement activities with operational requirements.
• Participate in new product introduction projects by sourcing new parts and supporting first-article orders.
• Support engineering changes, part substitutions, and discontinuation processes with timely sourcing adjustments.

• Compliance & Risk Mitigation

• Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies, corporate ethics, and industry regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments of key suppliers and support mitigation planning for high-risk or single-source items.
• Maintain documentation and audit trails in line with ISO, IATF, or other relevant standards.

Profile

• Functional Competencies

• Solid knowledge of purchasing procedures, cost structures, and contract management.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and procurement modules (e.g., SAP MM, Oracle, IFS).
• Understanding of supply chain processes and supplier performance metrics.
• Demonstrates accountability for timelines, quality, and cost aspects in purchasing decisions.

• Methodological Competencies

• Strong analytical skills for comparing quotes, analyzing cost drivers, and interpreting market data.
• Detail-oriented approach in managing multiple procurement requests and tracking supplier performance.
• Effective time and priority management to handle urgent requests and long-term sourcing projects simultaneously.

• Leadership & Interpersonal Competencies

Excellent negotiation and communication skills to foster strong supplier relationships and secure favorable terms.

Cross-functional collaboration mindset to work efficiently with engineering, quality, and operations.

Problem-solving attitude and adaptability when managing delivery delays, shortages, or quality concerns.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Requisition ID: 2499