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Tactical Buyer Direct Spend

Founded in 1968, SKAN is a pioneer in cleanroom equipment and the development of isolators for the pharmaceutical industry. Innovative products, tailor-made solutions and an effective service organisation have made SKAN a market leader and a key partner to industry and research laboratories.

At SKAN, healthy growth is important to us. We are always looking for talented individuals to fill a wide range of roles. Apply now!

 

Overview

 

As a Tactical Buyer, you are responsible for the operational and tactical procurement of materials to ensure on-time production supply (assembly). In close cooperation with internal specialist departments and external suppliers, you will make a decisive contribution to the efficiency and quality of our supply chain.

 

 

Responsibilities

 

  • Operational purchasing & order management:
    - Creating and managing orders (end-to-end) 
    - Ensuring that delivery deadlines are met
    - Processing inquiries
  • Supplier management:
    - Maintaining and developing existing supplier relationships
    - Negotiating offers and contracts
    - Monitoring supplier performance (quality, price, adherence to delivery dates)
  • Process optimization & centralized deviation management:
    - Coordination and follow-up of error cases
    - Carrying out root cause analyses
    - Identification of weak points and submission of suggestions for improvement
    - Active participation in the optimization of processes
  • Sourcing & market analysis:
    - Supporting category management with benchmarking and tenders (RFI, RFP, RFQ)
    - Identifying suitable sources of supply as part of project-related procurements
  • Contract management & compliance:
    - Supporting the creation and management of framework agreements
    - Ensuring compliance with the procurement policy as well as ESG and compliance guidelines

 

 

Hardskills

 

  • Commercial or technical training with further training in the commercial field
  • At least 3 years of professional experience in purchasing, ideally in an international environment
  • Experience in supplier management
  • Preferably experience in direct purchasing in categories such as steel construction, laboratory materials and equipment, microbiology, active ingredients and auxiliary materials as well as filter technology
  • Strong understanding of purchasing, logistics and production processes
  • Experience with SAP and common Office applications
  • Very good written and spoken German and English skills
  • GMP experience an advantage

 

Softskills

  • Analytical thinking and a structured way of working
  • Strong communication skills, negotiation skills and the ability to work in a team
  • Initiative and the ability to set priorities under pressure and act in a solution-oriented manner
  • Confident and convincing demeanor

 

We offer you

 

  • An open and collegial corporate culture 
  • Freedom for ideas  
  • Participation in sports and leisure activities
  • Support through further training, especially at our SKAN Academy
  • Intensive and job-oriented induction
  • Short decision-making processes and flat hierarchies
  • Open communication policy

 

To apply, please upload your complete application documents (CV, diplomas and references) to our careers page. We are not currently working with external service providers or recruitment agencies for this position. For questions please contact Lea Sibold.

 

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