We see it as our daily mission to make a significant contribution to greater safety and efficiency on roads and railways. That goes for passenger and goods transport - all over the world. Making mobility safe on roads and railways - that is the mission driving us each and every day at Knorr-Bremse. It has been that way for over 110 years. Today the Knorr-Bremse Group, based in Munich, is the world's leading manufacturer of braking systems and a leading supplier of safety-critical sub-systems for rail and commercial vehicles. As an innovator in our fields, we advance developments in mobility and transport technologies.
YOUR TASKS
- Identify and drive initiatives for cost reduction and efficiency improvement on a global, regional, and multi-site level for Machines & MRO
- Drive multi-site sourcing projects, execute RFQs and negotiate prices and commercial terms & conditions, while shaping the future direction of the Machines & MRO procurement landscape
- Develop and implement the purchasing strategy for the assigned categories (Machines & MRO) in close collaboration with the Global Category Director, functional departments and the relevant locations
- Lead complex global contract negotiations with a focus on equipment procurement, service agreements, service level agreements
- Support the implementation of sustainability and compliance initiatives in
Machines & MRO procurement - Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define requirements and ensure alignment with business objectives
- Provide functional leadership and guidance to regional category managers, local purchasing and project teams
- Monitor market trends and supplier performance to ensure continuous improvement and innovation in the supply base
- Ensure alignment with global procurement policies and contribute to the development of best practices
YOUR PROFILE
- Bachelor's/Master's Degree
- Min. 3 years of professional experience in strategic procurement, preferably in Machines & MRO Equipment and Services in international business environment
- Strong knowledge of sourcing processes and supplier management in the
Machines & MRO domain - Strong negotiation skills and experience in managing complex supplier contracts
- Ability to communicate effectively across organizational units and build consensus
- Profound skills in Excel and PowerPoint to structure your projects and communicate progress to top management. Experience with SAP is an additional big advantage
- Team player with assertiveness and excellent communication skills
- Fluent in English (mandatory); German language skills are a plus
- Willingness to travel occasionally (approx. 10%)
What we offer:
- Participation in international projects
- Modern office environment
- Flexible working hours with Home Office opportunity
- Successful and fast-growing company
- Cohesive and supporting team