Purchasing Assistant (f/m/div.)

As a Purchasing Assistant, you will support our international purchasing team in driving procurement excellence and ensuring a resilient supply chain. Working closely with suppliers and stakeholders worldwide, you will contribute to purchasing activities that support strategic decision-making and business success.
Your contribution to something big:
Support the collection and analysis of purchasing, supplier, and market data to identify opportunities for standardization, consolidation, and process improvement.
Contribute to the development and implementation of category and material field purchasing strategies.
Assist in part family planning activities and support purchasing-related projects.
Support ramp-up activities for new products by coordinating supplier readiness and securing material availability.
Help identify and communicate supply risks and material shortages to internal stakeholders while supporting mitigation actions.
Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to contribute to stable supply chain operations.
Prepare reports and support stakeholder communication across different organizational levels.
Manage operational purchasing topics independently and ensure timely follow-up of actions.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of purchasing tools and systems, including SAP and PILUM.
Build effective working relationships with suppliers and international business partners.
What distinguishes you:
Education
Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Economics, or a related field.
Experience
Initial professional experience (minimum 1 year) in Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Commercial Functions, or a related area.
Experience working with suppliers or supporting procurement processes is an advantage.
Know-how
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Interest in procurement, supplier management, and supply chain processes.
Good understanding of data analysis and reporting.
Negotiation knowledge or experience is a plus.
Familiarity with SAP or other ERP systems is an advantage.
Languages
Fluent English, written and spoken.
German language skills are a plus.
Working Style and Methods
Structured, proactive, and detail-oriented working approach.
Ability to build strong relationships with international stakeholders and suppliers.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Strong organizational and coordination skills.
Personality
Self-motivated and eager to learn.
Team player with a collaborative mindset.
Resilient and able to work effectively under pressure.
Strong communication skills and a solution-oriented attitude.
Flexible and adaptable in an international environment.

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
Hybrid