Global Lead Buyer (m/f/d)

Global Lead Buyer (m/f/d)

The SGB-SMIT Group is a specialized transformer manufacturer with roots in Europe and locations in Europe, Asia and the United States. The focus has always been on the claim of making an active contribution to a sustainable energy future with reliable transformer technology. SGB-SMIT Group transformers are used worldwide in key projects for the energy transition – for example in wind and solar power plants, industrial applications or in the energy infrastructure of urban agglomerations.

As an essential link in the electricity chain – between generation, transmission and distribution – the transformers of the SGB-SMIT Group ensure stable, efficient and secure energy flows. The product portfolio includes power transformers, distribution transformers, cast-resin transformers and special solutions for data centers, industry and e-mobility, among others. This diversity enables individual solutions for a wide range of requirements and applications.

With over 3,500 employees worldwide, SGB-SMIT Group stands for sustainability, quality and innovation. In close cooperation with energy suppliers, industrial customers and infrastructure operators, solutions are developed that are designed for long-term reliability, efficiency and sustainability.

What we offer 🏝️ :

At the SGB-SMIT Group, we are motivated by our mission to provide a stable and sustainable energy supply for our customers around the world. Our lean decision-making process keeps us closely connected to our employees and the successes of our company. We value personal relationships among colleagues, fostering a collaborative environment for our sustainable growth:

Our benefits:

• 30+1 vacation days & special leave (e.g. compensation days or special leave on birthdays)

• Attractive salary & remuneration packages

• Company pension scheme and insurance for employees

• Flexible working hours

• Various home office options

• Personal development and training

• Excellent health management

• Bicycle leasing & IT hardware leasing

• Fitness pass in cooperation with Hanse Fit

• Excellent company restaurant and free drinks (coffee, water)

• Company-owned parking spaces with charging facilities for e-vehicles

• Subsidized Germany ticket, RVV ticket

• Various discounts as part of Benify Benefits (Apple, Nike, Dell, Zalando etc.)

How you will create an impact 📈:

• Responsible for several main material groups and global commodity teams with members from all affected locations

• Coordination with local material group managers and other functions

• Development and management of material group strategies and action plans

• Development of supplier strategies to ensure cost, quality and performance targets are met

• Day-to-day work to improve supplier performance, quality and reduce costs

• Clear communication of the material group strategy to local teams

• Realization of savings targets and implementation of strategies at all locations

What are we looking for 🔎:

• Degree in industrial engineering, business administration or comparable qualifications

• Several years of experience as a Lead Buyer or head of cross-functional teams in an industrial environment, preferably in the transformer industry.

• Exceptional skills in the areas of analytics, project and process management, self-organization, structuring and prioritization,

• assertiveness combined with the ability to work in a team, communication with internal and external stakeholders.

• Fluent in written and spoken English

• Willingness to travel up to 30%

If you value a dynamic, growing and intercultural environment and enjoy hands-on work, then become part of the SGB-SMIT Group and transform with us the future of energy. ⚡

We are looking forward to your application! ⚡

The terms used in the text refer to all genders in accordance with the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG).

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