Job Description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

• Independent price/contract negotiations with existing and new suppliers, also under contractual aspects (consignment stock, quality guidelines, non-disclosure agreements, supply contracts, etc.) to ensure supply

• Identification of alternative sources of procurement with the aim of minimizing replenishment times, inventories and costs while adhering/improving the quality standard

• Inquiries for components and subcontracting, review of offers, preparation of offer comparisons and benchmark requests

• Creation of sample and initial sample orders for external purchased components and subcontracting services, tracking delivery dates and coordination between suppliers and internal requestors/affected departments.

• Creation of orders and scheduling agreements

• Contact person in purchasing for processing inquiries from the Customer Relationship module

• Creation and maintenance of master data (suppliers / products)

• Support of the internal QA departments in the event of supplier complaints

• Coordination of queries between suppliers and internal departments such as development, process technology or QM

• Participation in project meetings and supplier visits

Qualifications:

• Commercial training required

• Professional experience in purchasing required

• English and German language skills, both written and spoken

• Basic knowledge of seals and their components advantageous

• Proficiency in the SAP MM module and common Office programs

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The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Freudenberg FST GmbH