Team Lead Sourcing for Gardening Products – Mechanical Components – Raw Material

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  • Date posted

    September 5, 2024

  • Closing date

    November 4, 2024

  • Offered salary

    €90,000 - €120,000/year

  • Experience

    3 - 5 Years

Description

Team Lead Sourcing for Gardening Products - Mechanical Components - Raw Material

Job Description:

    Join a dynamic and innovative market leader in the gardening sector, known for its commitment to creating exceptional experiences through cutting-edge technologies and products. As Team Lead Sourcing, you will have the unique opportunity to contribute to the development of the product portfolio and the overall growth of the company while advancing your own career. This position is based in Baden-Württemberg.

IT Languages:

  • Negotiation skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Lean management

You will be responsible for leading a team focused on sourcing and supply chain management.:

    Oversee the strategic and operational management of a five-member team focused on gardening products, mechanical components, and raw materials., Continuously evaluate and enhance all relevant supply chain processes for optimization and efficiency., Develop and execute a robust supplier strategy, including the identification and development of new suppliers., Identify and implement cost-reduction opportunities and efficiencies., Conduct annual price negotiations and establish framework agreements., Analyze market conditions, identify trends, and develop actionable strategies., Support and mentor your team in daily operations and standardize internal processes., Monitor key performance indicators to evaluate supplier performance., Manage national and international purchasing projects., Collaborate as a team member on new product initiatives, working closely with project management and R&D to negotiate contracts and ensure supplier compliance with delivery, cost, and quality standards., Continuously monitor and support suppliers in terms of environmental, social, and governance standards.

Spoken Languages:

  • English, German

Skillset:

  • Team leadership
  • Strategic sourcing
  • Negotiation
  • Supply chain management
  • Market analysis
  • Process optimization

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering
  • business administration
  • logistics
  • or a related field
  • ideally enhanced by specialized training.
  • Extensive professional experience in national and international purchasing.
  • Proven experience in leading and managing teams in diverse cultural settings.
  • Strong expertise in strategic and operational collaboration with suppliers and partners in Asia and Eastern Europe.
  • Excellent social skills
  • team-oriented approach
  • resilience under pressure
  • and assertiveness.
  • Ability to inspire and motivate colleagues to achieve ambitious goals with passion and confidence.
  • Exceptional negotiation and communication skills.
  • Analytical thinking with a focus on business outcomes.
  • Experience in lean management is a plus.
  • Fluency in both German and English is essential.
  • Willingness to travel frequently.

Years of Experience:

    5

Location:

    Baden-Württemberg, Europe

Job Benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • Health insurance
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Flexible working hours
  • Travel opportunities

Working Conditions:

    Full Time

Employment Type:

    Permanent contract

Company Culture:

  • Innovative
  • collaborative
  • and focused on employee development.

Opportunities For Advancement:

  • Opportunities for career growth and advancement within the company.

visa Sponsorship:

    Available

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