Technical Purchasing Engineer (2 year FTC)

- Within your role, you will be the purchasing engineer responsible of a new development project in the area of the hydraulic radial piston motor. - You will participate in the development of a Make and/or Buy strategy and prepare sourcing decisions in an international procurement market. - You will ensure on-time qualification of current & new suppliers, sustainable quality and target costs achievement, whilst considering the designated investment budget. - From component development to serial production, you will be responsible for project risk management within Purchasing. - You will coordinate the scope of sampling with suppliers and technical departments as part of the qualification process. - Overall, you will act as the interface between the business unit, material field-related purchasing and suppliers. At the same time, you will represent the purchasing department in the product development process (PEP) and the implementation of price reduction potentials. - Degree level qualification in Industrial Engineering, Engineering or similar preferable - Experienced Purchasing Professional with expertise in project management and target costing - Previous involvement in the setup of global supply chains and strategies with technical knowledge of standards and processes for main commodities (casting, machining, forging) - Ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels and across functions of the international organisation both verbally and written - Agile, team player, communicative, independent, structured and assertive