Work Flexibility: Hybrid

The Lead Buyer plays a critical role in procurement, managing strategic and tactical purchasing activities to ensure optimal supplier performance and supply chain efficiency. This role requires strong problem-solving skills, stakeholder collaboration, and mentorship within the purchasing team.

What You Will Do

Lead and support resolution of complex supply issues and drive key process improvements.Manage supplier portfolios, ensuring timely purchase order placement and order confirmations.Communicate forecast requirements to suppliers and maintain accurate master data in transactional systems.Act as the first point of escalation for supplier issues and support team members with resolutions.Monitor supplier performance using standard metrics, prepare scorecards, and define improvement activities.Represent the purchasing function in cross-functional meetings and support strategic procurement initiatives.Identify supply chain risks, lead improvement projects, and collaborate with stakeholders on preventive actions.Serve as a subject matter expert, mentoring team members and ensuring adherence to best practices.

What You Need

Required:

Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain Management.Minimum of 7 years’ experience in Purchasing, Procurement, or Manufacturing.Proficiency in English and German (written and spoken).

Preferred:

Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or JDE.Strong knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.Prior experience in supplier relationship management and regulated industries (e.g., medical devices).Understanding of continuous improvement and cost reduction methodologies.

Travel Percentage: 10%