Strategic Buyer for Catalogue Parts & Supplier Management (f/m/x)

About the role

Are you a whiz with numbers and negotiations, do you have a knack for smart procurement strategies, and do you enjoy building relationships? Your team: Purchasing – Catalogue Parts. This is the perfect fit for you if you’re looking for the ideal balance between strategic and operational tasks in purchasing.

• Developing & implementing smart purchasing strategies to optimize procurement costs and processes
• Global management of suppliers and product groups for Austria, Finland, and Romania across all three business divisions
• Building & maintaining long-term relationships with strategic suppliers
• Responsibility for the procurement process for catalog parts—from tenders to contract conclusion
• Market analysis, KPI reporting & risk management, including deriving recommendations for action
• Close collaboration with internal departments, such as Quality, Receiving, Work Planning, Scheduling, Logistics, and Engineering

About you

• Eine abgeschlossene, technische, kaufmännische oder wirtschaftliche Ausbildung
• Mind. 3 Jahre Berufserfahrung im strategischen Einkauf, idealerweise im internationalen (Sonder-)Maschinenbau
• Ausgezeichnete Verhandlungs- und Kommunikationsfähigkeiten
• Analytisches Denkvermögen und eine strukturierte Arbeitsweise
• Sehr gute EDV-Kenntnisse in MS Office (insbesondere Excel) und SAP (oder einem anderen ERP-System)
• Verhandlungssichere Englischkenntnisse, weitere Sprachkenntnisse von Vorteil
• Reisebereitschaft im geringen Ausmaß (einzelne Tage)

About us

What makes the job special:

• You will develop procurement strategies that have a direct impact on our three business divisions—from supplier selection to cost structure.
• Your responsibilities offer the perfect balance of operational and strategic tasks. You will work on an equal footing with strategic suppliers worldwide, build lasting relationships, and never lose sight of your operational responsibilities in the process.
• We establish digital connections with our internal and external customers and suppliers. You’ll find a smart and highly progressive work environment, for which we are recognized by external parties as a best-practice model.

What sets us apart:

• A genuinely positive working atmosphere – ranked as our number one benefit in our employee survey.
• A healthy work–life balance. Depending on the position, we offer flexible working hours, remote work options, and/or part-time models.
• Meal subsidies, an on-site company day-care provider, and more – a wide range of benefits designed to make everyday life easier.
• A global technology leader – experience first-hand how future-oriented technologies and machinery are developed.
• Over 500 colleagues at our main site and another 300 worldwide: large enough for exciting projects, yet small enough for fast decisions and a personal working environment.
• Your workplace? Pischelsdorf – surrounded by nature, easily accessible without traffic jams, and with ample on-site parking.
• All of this within the Knill Group – a long-established, internationally successful family-owned company since 1712, still privately held today.

This position offers a salary that exceeds the minimum wage set by the collective bargaining agreement. Your actual salary will be based on your professional experience,qualifications, and the value you bring to our team. The legally required minimum wage under the collective bargaining agreement for the metalworking industry is €3,519.91 gross per month on a full-time basis.

Fits for you? We are looking forward to hearing from you!