Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

- You will support strategic purchasing projects from the customer inquiry through to series release (APQP).
- You will be responsible for project-related supplier selection and qualification on international markets.
- Your tasks will also include drafting and negotiating contracts with suppliers and service providers.
- With your quality awareness, you will ensure that quality standards are met in the procurement of materials.
- You will also be responsible for document management (distribution of drawings).
- You will also be responsible for purchasing price controlling and regular reporting, including cost structure analyses and value analyses.
- You keep an eye on costs and implement cost-cutting measures.
- You will carry out regular benchmarks (procurement market research).

Qualifications:

- Education: completed studies or comparable training and further education in the technical or business management field
- Professional experience: You have several years of experience in technical purchasing - ideally in a manufacturing company.
- IT skills: MS Office, ideally SAP
- Skills:
o Strong negotiating skills, communication
o Willingness to travel internationally to the extent of about 10%
o Project management
o Fluency in German and English is a prerequisite

Communication & Collaboration: Communicates clearly and concisely, while engaging proactively with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
Value for Customers: Anticipates, understands and meets internal/external customers’ needs and expectations. Develops solutions based on a customer centric approach.
Innovation: Drives and supports innovative ideas, while taking informed risks to seek and develop new or improved solutions.
Drive & Execution: Proactively identifies what needs to be done and takes action. Explores new ways and pursues new opportunities.

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.