Purchasing Manager Technical Services

at  Lenzing AG

From wood to pulp to fiber – this is Lenzing.
We weave innovation and respect into sustainability. Our technology inspires the fashion and hygiene industries to make better decisions. We work towards a circular economy and a carbon neutral future, for you and for generations to come.
For the area of Global Purchasing located in Lenzing we invite Procurement experts to submit applications for the role as

PURPOSE & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE

• You will prepare and conduct negotiations for technical service demands for the Lenzing site in Upper Austria, including the documentation of commercial agreements in line with the relevant internal directives
• You will conduct requests for quotations & proposals; work with internal stakeholders to manage claims; and carry out a range of operative tasks for Purchasing Management
• You will identify, develop & implement local purchasing strategies with the buying teams, taking into consideration price, budgets and internal customer demands
• You will identify, lead & realize savings projects, carrying out market analysis and conducting inquiries
• You will negotiate & develop confidentiality agreements with suppliers as required
• You will work alongside internal stakeholders to qualify new suppliers, assessing their technological competence, manufacturing capacity, reliability, etc

OUR EXPECTATIONS FOR THIS EXCITING ROLE

• You hold an advanced Commercial, Legal or Technical degree; or a Bachelor’s degree with relevant business experience
• You have considerable experience in industrial procurement, and you are proficient in cost breakdown structures, law/contracting, and tools for supplier development programs
• You have good skills in SAP, MS Office, and data analysis
• You are an excellent negotiator, and you have great communication skills in both German and English
• You are a team player, with a proactive, results-oriented approach; a resilient, assertive character; and a responsible, independent mindset