Purchasing Manager in Westhausen bei Apex Tool Group

Apex Tool Group

Apex Tool Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Purchasing Manager - Westhausen

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the operational purchasing team with strong focus on OTD Delivery
Responsible of managing and developing our warehouse, planning and purchasing department
Developing and maintain with Global Sourcing a supplier base that ensures the best value for quality, delivery, pricing, service, etc.
Proactively manage supply network in a volatile environment; implement new sourcing concepts like VMI, JIT supplies
Using supplier performance analysis by established metrics
Analyze the Bill of Material, and evaluate options for cost reduction
Drive productivity to the organization as defined in KPIs and performance measures
Focus on inventory management, order fulfilment in an ETO environment

Critical Skills & Qualifications:

BSc./MSc. degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations, Industrial Engineering or other business-related studies
At least 8 – 10 years in Supply Chain Management within an industrial environment
Experience of SAP (SRM, ECC), e-Sourcing & contract management tools
Experience Project Management
Comfortable working at a detailed level with figures, forecasts and be able to react quickly in order to budget accordingly
The ability to speak and write proficiently in German and English is required
Excellent interpersonal skills and are able to inspire others to act at every level of the Organization
Results driven, Self-Motivated
Executive presence and Emotional maturity
Root Cause/Countermeasure approach to problem solving (analytical vs. intuitive)
Ability to build trust and credibility globally
Stress tolerance, resilience and self confidence
High energy and sense of urgency

We offer:

Collective agreement of the metal and electrical industry
30 days vacation
Special payments (e.g. vacation bonus, Christmas bonus, payments according to collective agreement)
Many employee benefits / employee offers (corporate benefits)
Bike-Leasing
International environment
Opportunities for further training and development
Home office possibilities

At Apex Tool Group (www.apextoolgroup.com), we’re passionate about innovation. Whether that be products, processes or operations, our associates strive to find new ways each day to help our end-users solve their most complex challenges. By harnessing our global resources, unprecedented insights and spirit for service, we build more than just tools for the job site – we help build the future.

ATG is a global manufacturer of hand and power tools, tool storage and accessories, chain, and electronic soldering solutions with more than $1.4 billion in annual revenues. Our 6,900 global associates have built powerhouse brands like GEARWRENCH®, SATA®, Crescent®, Cleco®, Weller® and APEX® that professional trades and DIY enthusiasts alike can trust to get the job done. With our roots dating back to the 1800s, our tools have driven technological advancements that drive efficiency, speed and end-user safety in a broad range of commercial and consumer markets.

As part of the ATG team, you will move fast, think globally, learn from your colleagues and grow your career. You’ll enjoy competitive benefits, a healthy work/life balance and have opportunities to give back to the communities we serve.
Our six core values – Customers come first, Integrity in all we do, Continuous improvement, Innovation for growth, Passion to succeed and Best talent, one team - drive our daily decisions. Connect with us on social media to learn more – LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

If your goal is to work where finding a better way never ends and your ideas become a reality, join us! #WeBuildATG