Tactical Buyer Direct Spend

Founded in 1968, SKAN is a pioneer in cleanroom equipment and the development of isolators for the pharmaceutical industry. Innovative products, tailor-made solutions and an effective service organisation have made SKAN a market leader and a key partner to industry and research laboratories.

At SKAN, healthy growth is important to us. We are always looking for talented individuals to fill a wide range of roles. Apply now!

Overview

As a Tactical Buyer, you are responsible for the operational and tactical procurement of materials to ensure on-time production supply (assembly). In close cooperation with internal specialist departments and external suppliers, you will make a decisive contribution to the efficiency and quality of our supply chain.

Responsibilities

•  Operational purchasing & order management:
• - Creating and managing orders (end-to-end) 
  - Ensuring that delivery deadlines are met
  - Processing inquiries
• Supplier management:
  - Maintaining and developing existing supplier relationships
  - Negotiating offers and contracts
  - Monitoring supplier performance (quality, price, adherence to delivery dates)
• Process optimization & centralized deviation management:
  - Coordination and follow-up of error cases
  - Carrying out root cause analyses
  - Identification of weak points and submission of suggestions for improvement
  - Active participation in the optimization of processes
• Sourcing & market analysis:
  - Supporting category management with benchmarking and tenders (RFI, RFP, RFQ)
  - Identifying suitable sources of supply as part of project-related procurements
• Contract management & compliance:
  - Supporting the creation and management of framework agreements
  - Ensuring compliance with the procurement policy as well as ESG and compliance guidelines

Hardskills

• Commercial or technical training with further training in the commercial field
• At least 3 years of professional experience in purchasing, ideally in an international environment
• Experience in supplier management
• Preferably experience in direct purchasing in categories such as steel construction, laboratory materials and equipment, microbiology, active ingredients and auxiliary materials as well as filter technology
• Strong understanding of purchasing, logistics and production processes
• Experience with SAP and common Office applications
• Very good written and spoken German and English skills
• GMP experience an advantage

Softskills

• Analytical thinking and a structured way of working
• Strong communication skills, negotiation skills and the ability to work in a team
• Initiative and the ability to set priorities under pressure and act in a solution-oriented manner
• Confident and convincing demeanor

We offer you

• An open and collegial corporate culture 
• Freedom for ideas  
• Participation in sports and leisure activities
• Support through further training, especially at our SKAN Academy
• Intensive and job-oriented induction
• Short decision-making processes and flat hierarchies
• Open communication policy

For questions please contact Alice Brésez