Manufacturing company based in Vienna, Austria who develop innovative products are looking for a Lead Buyer Capex who will play an important role in their procurement department. The company is going through a transformation and it's exciting times to be part of it.
The successful candidate will be responsible for €80 million spend across Capex, machinery and equipment.
Responsibilities:
* Responsible for €80 million spend for Capex & Indirect
* Strategically collaborate with the cross-functional teams to influence and create unique purchasing methods
* Work directly with R&D to create unique and innovative products
* Play an important part in the global transformation and delivering global projects
* Reporting directly to Head of Purchasing Indirects
* 20% travel
Skills Experience Required
* Relevant degree, mechanical engineering or MBA is preferred
* Have minimum of 3-5 years relevant purchasing experience, in fast-paced organizations with exposure to innovative and new approaches to procurement
* Successful track record in purchasing and negotiations with suppliers globally
* Experience with purchasing indirect materials such as: MRO, Capex, Spare Parts, Indirects
* Fluent in German and English
The key benefits of the role include:
* Travel opportunities worldwide
* Mentoring and personal development opportunities and an international team of experts
* Market-leading salary, benefits
* Company retirement plan