Senior Commodity Buyer

As a member of a global company, you will be responsible for purchasing Customer Options (CO) components for our locations in Stříbro, Český Krumlov and Šenov u Nového Jičína in the Czech Republic. The Customer Options portfolio includes components used throughout material handling trucks, with a particular focus on driver cabins and their components, such as windscreens and seats, as well as lifting equipment, including masts, mast components and accessories. **We offer:** ============= * A responsible and independent purchasing role within an international company. * The opportunity to work as part of a European purchasing team with colleagues based at several European locations. * Close cooperation with your manager based in Germany. * Collaboration with an interdisciplinary local Customer Options team comprising Sales, Logistics, Production, Quality and R&D. * Responsibility for a diverse portfolio of components, assemblies and technical solutions. * The opportunity to contribute to supplier development, category strategies and continuous improvement initiatives. * An international working environment with regular communication across departments, locations and countries. **Tasks and Qualifications:** ============================= **Tasks** * Independently manage the operational purchasing of Customer Options components, assemblies and solutions. * Conduct supplier market analyses and manage requests for quotation in accordance with technical specifications. * Prepare supplier selection and awarding decisions. * Place purchase orders and issue delivery schedules. * Set delivery dates based on sales requirements and follow up on outstanding deliveries. * Ensure that order confirmations are received and that components are delivered on time. * Take corrective action in the event of delivery delays or other deviations. * Lead negotiations with suppliers regarding delivery conditions, quality and pricing. * Support initiatives focused on regulatory compliance and continuous improvement. * Manage and develop the supplier base in cooperation with the Head of Customer Options and the Head of Site Procurement. * Support the implementation of category strategies to achieve targets relating to delivery, quality, cost and innovation. * Act as the interface between suppliers and the Engineering and Quality departments in the event of technical questions or discussions. * Monitor and influence purchasing performance in accordance with procurement KPIs, local requirements and internal rules. * Manage supply-related crisis situations. * Respond to unforeseen supply failures and cooperate with suppliers and internal departments, including Logistics, Quality, R&D and Industrial Engineering, to develop solutions and prevent production line stoppages. **Qualifications** * A bachelor’s degree or comparable qualification in Engineering, Business Administration or a related field. * Professional experience in purchasing, ideally as a Commodity Buyer within the material handling, construction, agricultural machinery, automotive Tier 1 or another similarly demanding industrial environment. * The ability to think strategically while making effective operational decisions. * A very good understanding of manufacturing processes and industrial quality standards. * The ability to read and understand technical drawings and specifications. * Strong negotiation skills. * A results-oriented approach and the ability to manage projects independently and successfully. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. * Good communication and presentation skills. * A team-oriented mindset and the ability to cooperate effectively within local and international purchasing teams. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. * Knowledge of SAP R/3 or SAP S/4HANA is an advantage. * Willingness to travel within Europe. * Good command of English is essential. * Knowledge of an additional language, particularly German, is an advantage.