Completed business training or a comparable degree program Several years of professional experience in purchasing and/or logistics, ideally with management experience Strong leadership skills and experience in motivating and developing teams Proficient communication skills A structured, independent, and solution-oriented approach to work Proficiency in using ERP systems and Microsoft Office

communicating with suppliers, particularly regarding price negotiations, volume planning, and coordinating delivery dates and terms Ensuring a timely supply of materials and a smooth production process Handling of complaints, as well as conducting and refining supplier evaluations Close collaboration with related departments to optimize the procurement strategy Professional and disciplinary leadership, as well as team development (including feedback and goal-setting meetings) Creating and reviewing purchase orders and order confirmations Planning, managing, and optimizing warehouse processes and workflows Ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards Conducting inventory counts and actively managing inventory Coordination of material flows between purchasing, warehousing, and shipping