Strategic Buyer (m/f/d)

SKYLOTEC is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of fall protection equipment and rescue solutions. Our portfolio includes personal protective equipment, permanently installed safety systems, rescue devices, and rope access equipment used in professional, industrial, governmental, and recreational environments. Worldwide, around 950 employees contribute to our success.

Short Overview

In this role, you will take ownership of strategic purchasing activities for selected product categories, actively shape supplier relationships on an international level, and contribute to product development projects with a strong focus on cost efficiency, supply security, and long‑term value creation.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies for assigned material groups and supplier categories
• Analyze international procurement markets and identify new sourcing opportunities
• Select, evaluate, and develop suppliers in close cooperation with Quality Management and R&D
• Lead price, contract, and framework negotiations with national and international suppliers
• Ensure supply chain resilience by identifying and mitigating procurement risks
• Support product development projects from an early stage with purchasing expertise
• Drive cost optimization initiatives and identify efficiency potential across the supply chain
• Participate in make‑or‑buy decisions and cross‑functional improvement projects
• Maintain relevant master data in the ERP system and create purchasing analyses and reports
• Contribute to process improvements and purchasing‑related digitalization initiatives

Your Profile

• Degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a comparable qualification
• Several years of experience in strategic purchasing, ideally in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Strong negotiation skills and experience managing supplier relationships internationally
• Good understanding of supply chain processes and cost structures
• Excellent ERP knowledge; advanced MS Office skills required
• Fluent English skills, both written and spoken
• Analytical mindset, proactive working style, and strong ownership mentality
• Ability to work effectively across departments and cultures

Ready to Make an Impact?

We look forward to receiving your application!

Apply now by sending your complete documents in English language.

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