Strategic Purchaser

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with vehicle manufacturers during the procurement phase, ensuring service requirements are fully integrated.
• Lead complex contract and pricing negotiations with existing and new suppliers, including the development and monitoring of Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Identify and implement cost saving opportunities across projects, leveraging whole life cost data to develop effective procurement strategies.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives and deliver measurable savings, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Prepare and present clear, data driven reports and recommendations for divisional management, supporting decision making.
• Risk Management:
  
  Identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain, ensuring compliance with company standards and legal requirements.

• Collaborate closely with vehicle manufacturers during the procurement phase, ensuring service requirements are fully integrated.
• Lead complex contract and pricing negotiations with existing and new suppliers, including the development and monitoring of Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Identify and implement cost saving opportunities across projects, leveraging whole life cost data to develop effective procurement strategies.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives and deliver measurable savings, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Prepare and present clear, data driven reports and recommendations for divisional management, supporting decision making.
• Risk Management:
  
  Identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain, ensuring compliance with company standards and legal requirements.

• Proven experience in procurement within the railway industry or a comparable technical sector, ideally in strategic roles.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on data driven decision making.
• Strong collaboration skills, able to work effectively across departments and with several stakeholders.
• Resilient and adaptable in a fast paced, dynamic environment, maintaining focus under pressure.
• Proactive, results oriented mindset, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Outstanding negotiation skills and a confident, persuasive presence in supplier and stakeholder interactions.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, driving optimization and efficiency.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications, ensuring effective use in daily operations.
• Fluency in English and German, both written and spoken.