BPW is the reliable mobility and system partner for the transport industry. The technologies and services of the BPW Group create transparency in loading and transport processes, allowing vehicle operators to efficiently manage their fleets. The family-owned company based in Wiehl (near Cologne) employs around 6,800 people worldwide.

Strategic Purchaser / Commodity Manager (m/f/d)

Your Responsibilities

• Conduct global procurement market analyses and implement procurement and material group strategies
• Analyze company-wide needs and consolidate all procurement activities
• Responsible for establishing and expanding long-term market and network contacts, as well as maintaining supplier relationships
• Develop cost reduction measures and process improvements in collaboration with our suppliers
• Responsible for the technology push of product and process ideas to support projects in various business units
• Qualify suppliers and products up to robust series production readiness according to VDA standards

Your Profile

• Successfully completed studies in industrial engineering or mechanical engineering
• Extensive experience in strategic purchasing for warm and cold processed long steel products and their raw materials such as billets, bar steel, wire rod, and mechanical assemblies
• Technical expertise in materials and manufacturing processes
• Analytical, conceptual, and goal-oriented work approach with problem-solving skills
• Solid experience in project management and supplier qualification
• Negotiation skills in English both written and verbal, proficient in MS Office and SAP
• Ideally additional qualifications in cost analysis, quality, or logistics
• Willingness to travel (approx. 20%)

Your Benefits

• Satisfied employees are the best prerequisite for satisfied customers. We offer the working environment for that.
• Benefit from flexible working hours, attractive company pension scheme, individual health care, extensive sports program with a company gym, company restaurant, and personal development opportunities. Making us one of the top employers.
• Work with great autonomy in a highly motivated interdisciplinary team in a modern and creative work environment.

Benefits Overview

• Fair compensation
• Collective bargaining agreement
• 30 days of vacation
• Flexible working hours
• Remote work
• Corporate benefits
• Coaching, training, study support
• Fitness studios & sports program
• Company restaurant & cafe
• Company pension scheme
• Company doctor
• Childcare

Interested?

We look forward to receiving your application through our career portal, including your salary expectations and earliest possible start date.

Have Questions?

For any inquiries, Holger Schneider will be happy to assist you at the phone number 02262 /