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Strategic-technical Buyer (f/m/d)

21.02.2024

PALFINGER has for many years been a world leading manufacturer of innovative lifting solutions for commercial vehicles and in the maritime field. Its branch PALFINGER MARINE, with headquarters in Salzburg, is a global partner for reliable deck equipment and lifesaving appliances and supplies high-quality products to fulfill standardized and customized demands. Supported worldwide by a network of experienced and skilled specialists, we provide flexible and efficient service solutions. Our portfolio gives a competitive edge for customers in the maritime and offshore industry.

To strengthen Procurement team in Salzburg-Kasern we are looking for a Strategic-technical Buyer (f/m/d).

You find it exciting to work in the maritime industry? You want to be part of a motivated team working in an international environment? Then welcome to our Palfinger Marine team!

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Acting as strategic-technical buyer in the field of maritime crane and davit solutions
Strong corporation with construction department in Salzburg/Kasern and manufacturing site in Slovenia/Maribor
Support product management in various projects, incl. prototype ordering
Execution of RfQs and definition of cost comparisons on TCO level
Supplier market research, assessments, selection, and development of suppliers
Identification and realization of saving potential
Conducting of annual negotiations and frame agreements

QUALIFICATIONS

University degree in industrial engineering or business administration (HTL, FH, TU) or comparable qualification
Several years of professional experience in strategic procurement (preferably with a technical background)
Good computer skills, especially Excel
SAP knowledge is an advantage
High influencing skills, great communicator and negotiator
High level of independence and responsibility
Analytical, value-oriented and entrepreneurial thinking
Fluent German and English – both spoken and written (business communication)
Willingness to travel < 30%

WE OFFER

Interesting job with a wide range of activities and challenging tasks
Career planning and development opportunities and ongoing professional development
Valued integration in a professional team
Work-life balance thanks to flexible working hours and freedom to organize your work
Regular home office opportunity
Voluntary social benefits through our company health program PALfit
Job ticket: to and from PALFINGER by public transport
Relocation package in case of relocation
Last but not least: performance-oriented and fair salary

Not only does the festival city of Salzburg inspire with numerous cultural highlights, but also with a wide range of year-round sports activities within the region. Whether for recreational athletes, nature lovers or families - Salzburg's mountain and lake region offers everyone the opportunity for the ideal work-life balance.

We offer an attractive and performance-related salary, which is based on your qualifications and professional experience and can be significantly above the “Kollektivvertrag” (= collective labor agreement) for this position (Kollektivvertrag minimum based on full-time employment is EUR 50.286,18 per year).

We are looking forward to your informative application documents!

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