Lead Buyer (m/w/d)

Lead Buyer | Kassel, Germany | Hybrid

We're hiring on behalf of a leading European systems house renowned for its complex and challenging portfolio of defense and security land systems. This established organization combines innovation with tradition, offering a collaborative environment where employees can make a significant impact.

The Role

• Strategically manage assigned product groups and provide expert leadership to local buyers.
• Drive the execution of agreed-upon purchasing goals and objectives.
• Conduct market analyses and optimize procurement processes.
• Develop, manage, and evaluate supplier relationships.
• Create and present product group strategies and define associated procurement targets.
• Lead contract and price negotiations for complex procurement matters.

What You'll Need

• A completed technical or business degree, or equivalent vocational training with further qualifications.
• Several years of purchasing experience, particularly in investments and services, ideally with prior Lead Buyer experience in product-group-oriented structures.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, negotiation skills, and assertiveness.
• Acute awareness of quality, costs, and deadlines.
• Proficiency in SAP and MS Office suite.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken; additional language skills are a plus.

What's On Offer

• Competitive compensation aligned with industry standards.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Generous paid time off and employee benefits package.

Apply via Haystack today!