Vacature
Strategic Buyer – Technical Procurement

Strategic Procurement Leadership

• Lead international tenders for HVAC equipment, engineered systems and material packages.

• Challenge supplier-driven or restrictive technical specifications.

• Open procurement scopes to competitive multi-supplier options.

• Develop sourcing strategies to reduce dependency on legacy suppliers.

• Drive cost-improvement initiatives in alignment with organisational targets.

Technical & Commercial Negotiation

• Prepare, launch and evaluate RFQs, tender documents and bid comparisons.

• Conduct commercial and technical negotiations with suppliers worldwide.

• Build cost scenarios and risk assessments to support decision-making.

• Draft and finalise contracts, terms and framework agreements.

• Ensure procurement decisions are aligned with project requirements and timelines.

Global Supplier Qualification

• Identify and pre-screen new suppliers across Europe and Asia.

• Lead supplier qualification processes with engineering involvement.

• Conduct performance evaluations and maintain supplier scorecards.

• Expand and maintain the global supplier network for key categories.

• Monitor market developments and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate closely with engineering, project management and operations.

• Analyse and communicate cost drivers, risks and availability constraints.

• Support specification reviews and challenge assumptions when necessary.

• Provide procurement insights during project planning and execution.

• Represent procurement leadership during absence of the department head.

• Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration or a related technical/commercial field.

• Several years of experience in strategic or technical procurement within maritime, mechanical systems, HVAC or industrial engineering environments.

• Ability to understand, interpret and challenge technical specifications and engineered equipment packages.

• Proven track record in international tendering, supplier evaluation and competitive sourcing.

• Strong experience in contract negotiation, framework agreements and commercial analysis.

• Familiarity with supplier qualification processes, global sourcing and cost-down initiatives.

• Structured, analytical and data-driven working style with proficiency in ERP systems (SAP or equivalent).

• Fluent German and English, used daily in negotiations, documentation and cross-functional communication.

• Confident communication style, commercial maturity and a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset.