Senior Buyer (m/f/d)

Festanstellung, Vollzeit · Dinslaken

Your mission

As a Senior Buyer (m/f/d), you will ensure the efficient procurement of materials, technical components, and services to support both production operations and CAPEX-related initiatives. You will manage procurement transactions independently, oversee supplier relationships, ensure contract compliance, and actively support the implementation of SAP S/4HANA. The role includes contributing to process improvements across the entire group and its international subsidiaries.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Independent processing of procurement transactions for materials, spare parts, operating supplies, and technical services – especially in the production environment
Entry, approval, and management of purchase orders using SAP ERP, including end-to-end monitoring of order status and delivery deadlines
Responsible for purchasing technical components, machinery, and plant-related services for both existing and new facilities
Close collaboration with technical departments, engineering, and project teams to clarify specifications and define procurement strategies
Evaluation of supplier proposals from a technical, commercial, and logistical standpoint
Purchasing support for capital investment projects (e.g., new equipment, facility upgrades, infrastructure development) in close coordination with internal project teams
Preparation, negotiation, and administration of procurement contracts related to CAPEX activities
Ensuring consistent documentation of procurement-related project activities in compliance with internal standards
Conducting competitive bidding, cost analyses, and supplier negotiations, particularly for high-volume or long-term procurement needs
Negotiation, conclusion, and management of framework agreements, service contracts, and leasing agreements in collaboration with legal and technical departments
Ongoing development and qualification of suppliers, including supplier evaluation and long-term relationship management
Creation of purchasing reports, spend analyses, and supplier performance metrics for internal departments and executive management
Support of budget planning with reliable purchasing insights
Maintenance of procurement-related master data in the SAP system
Proactive contribution to the improvement and digitalization of procurement processes
Involvement in cross-departmental initiatives, particularly in the areas of process automation and ERP integration
Leveraging market and supplier knowledge to continuously develop procurement best practices

Your profile

Successfully completed university degree (e.g. in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management or similar)
At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in international procurement, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment
Proven experience with technical sourcing, especially related to production equipment and CAPEX-related investments
Strong negotiation skills, particularly in high-volume procurement scenarios
Sound knowledge of contract and supplier management
Proficient in SAP ERP systems, with hands-on experience and ideally exposure to SAP S/4HANA implementation or rollout
Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken
Proactive, structured, and independent working style with a solution-oriented mindset
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and hierarchies
International experience in procurement or project environments is highly desirable – particularly with international suppliers, cross-border contracts, or multilingual negotiations

Why us?

Responsibility for a challenging and strategic key role in our global procurement activities
Direct impact on CAPEX-related decisions and procurement process improvements
A flexible, hybrid work environment including 50% Home office
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
Dynamic and multicultural work environment with significant autonomy and creative freedom
Opportunity for professional growth and development through targeted training programs
Exciting challenges in a global network with international collaboration

Contact

If you are interested in this position, please apply directly via our homepage www.eppowerminerals.com

We look forward to hearing from you!

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About us

We are EP Power Minerals GmbH, based in Dinslaken, we see ourselves as a European competence leader in the management of power plant by-products and blasting abrasives as well as industrial waste. With our subsidiaries and our internationally growing network, we have been a leading service provider for industries and the construction sector for more than 40 years, supplying them with high-quality construction materials, blasting agents and industrial materials. Our products such as fly ash, reduces the carbon footprint and invest in diverse future projects with alternative material sources to further develop the long-term sustainability of our company. We also specialise in the responsible disposal of industrial waste and the production of building materials from waste. With over 250 employees, we were able to generate a turnover of 250 million euros in 2023.

Ihre Aufgaben

Independent processing of procurement transactions for materials, spare parts, operating supplies, and technical services – especially in the production environment
Entry, approval, and management of purchase orders using SAP ERP, including end-to-end monitoring of order status and delivery deadlines
Responsible for purchasing technical components, machinery, and plant-related services for both existing and new facilities
Close collaboration with technical departments, engineering, and project teams to clarify specifications and define procurement strategies
Evaluation of supplier proposals from a technical, commercial, and logistical standpoint
Purchasing support for capital investment projects (e.g., new equipment, facility upgrades, infrastructure development) in close coordination with internal project teams
Preparation, negotiation, and administration of procurement contracts related to CAPEX activities
Ensuring consistent documentation of procurement-related project activities in compliance with internal standards
Conducting competitive bidding, cost analyses, and supplier negotiations, particularly for high-volume or long-term procurement needs
Negotiation, conclusion, and management of framework agreements, service contracts, and leasing agreements in collaboration with legal and technical departments
Ongoing development and qualification of suppliers, including supplier evaluation and long-term relationship management
Creation of purchasing reports, spend analyses, and supplier performance metrics for internal departments and executive management
Support of budget planning with reliable purchasing insights
Maintenance of procurement-related master data in the SAP system
Proactive contribution to the improvement and digitalization of procurement processes
Involvement in cross-departmental initiatives, particularly in the areas of process automation and ERP integration
Leveraging market and supplier knowledge to continuously develop procurement best practices

Ihr Profil

Successfully completed university degree (e.g. in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management or similar)
At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in international procurement, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment
Proven experience with technical sourcing, especially related to production equipment and CAPEX-related investments
Strong negotiation skills, particularly in high-volume procurement scenarios
Sound knowledge of contract and supplier management
Proficient in SAP ERP systems, with hands-on experience and ideally exposure to SAP S/4HANA implementation or rollout
Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken
Proactive, structured, and independent working style with a solution-oriented mindset
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and hierarchies
International experience in procurement or project environments is highly desirable – particularly with international suppliers, cross-border contracts, or multilingual negotiations

Warum wir?

Responsibility for a challenging and strategic key role in our global procurement activities
Direct impact on CAPEX-related decisions and procurement process improvements
A flexible, hybrid work environment including 50% Home office
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
Dynamic and multicultural work environment with significant autonomy and creative freedom
Opportunity for professional growth and development through targeted training programs
Exciting challenges in a global network with international collaboration

Kontakt

If you are interested in this position, please apply directly via our homepage www.eppowerminerals.com

We look forward to hearing from you!

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Über uns

Wir, die EP Power Minerals GmbH mit Sitz in Dinslaken, verstehen uns als Kompetenzführer im Management von Kraftwerksnebenprodukten und Strahlmitteln sowie Industrieabfällen. Mit unseren Tochtergesellschaften und unserem international wachsenden Netzwerk sind wir seit mehr als 40 Jahren ein führender Dienstleister für die Industrie und die Bauwirtschaft und versorgen stets mit hochwertigen Baustoffen, Strahlmitteln und Industriematerialien. Mit unseren Produkten, wie z.B. Flugasche, reduzieren wir den CO2-Fußabdruck und investieren in diverse Zukunftsprojekte mit alternativen Materialquellen, um die langfristige Nachhaltigkeit unseres Unternehmens weiter auszubauen. Wir sind auch auf die verantwortungsvolle Entsorgung von Industrieabfällen und die Herstellung von Baustoffen aus Abfällen spezialisiert. Mit über 250 Mitarbeitern konnten wir im Jahr 2023 einen Umsatz von 250 Millionen Euro erwirtschaften.

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