What we achieve together

• In this position, you will design and implement purchasing strategies for assigned commodities, taking into account market conditions and customer requirements for individual production plants within the Vaillant Group.
• In connection with the procurement of commodities at the group level, you will be responsible for selecting suppliers, negotiating prices, and concluding contracts in accordance with the fulfillment of quality agreements based on the fulfillment of group quality objectives.
• Ensuring supplies within a given commodity in critical market situations will be one of your key tasks.
• The quality of data and documents relating to regular planning and monitoring of material prices, as well as the maintenance of this data, completion and subsequent archiving of supplier contracts and documents will also be part of your work.
• You will prepare and conduct management meetings and regular workshops with suppliers in the area of cost optimization and innovation.
• In this position, you will communicate with local buyers and colleagues from other departments at the plant, as well as with colleagues at the international level.

What makes us successful together

• You have successfully completed secondary/higher education in a technical/business field, or you have relevant experience in the same or a similar position in a manufacturing company.
• You want to use English on a daily basis, participate in meetings with suppliers, and collaborate with colleagues across the Vaillant Group.
• Good knowledge of MS Office and experience with SAP are an advantage.
• You have strong communication and negotiation skills and strategic thinking.

What you can count on

• We offer employment in a long-term international company that is a leader in heating technology and is committed to comprehensive environmental protection as part of the corporate vision "We care for a better climate".
• We create an inspiring working environment where employees feel motivated and engaged through various activities for employees and our inherent traditions with a gift during the most famous holidays of the year etc.
• We care about the professional and personal development of our employees, that´s why we offer quality training tailored to your individual needs.
• We support our employees during important life events such as marriage or the birth of a child, as well as on their life anniversaries.
• We contribute to our employees' supplementary pension savings.
• We provide discount on the purchase of VG product.
• We will reward you if you recommend your future colleague.
• We offer the possibility of working from home and provide complete IT equipment (PC and mobile phone, possibility to order a desk and chair to set up a home office).