Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!<h1>Responsibilities:</h1><ul><li>Responsible for category and supplier management in the areas of IT and Professional Services</li><li>Development and implementation of cross-site category strategies</li><li>Active management and optimization of supplier portfolios, including supplier consolidation and reduction initiatives</li><li>Definition of sourcing strategies: initiation of procurement processes, execution of tenders, and supplier selection in collaboration with relevant stakeholders</li><li>Leading framework and commercial contract negotiations as well as contract management activities</li><li>Cross-functional collaboration within a global matrix organization</li><li>Continuous identification and implementation of improvement and efficiency opportunities in both operational and strategic procurement</li></ul><h1>Qualifications:</h1><ul><li>Successfully completed degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a comparable field of study</li><li>Several years of professional experience in (global) category management or project procurement within an industrial company; experience in procuring complex services and/or IT solutions is an advantage</li><li>Strong expertise in SAP MM; ideally with initial experience in SAP S/4HANA, eProcurement systems, and reporting tools</li><li>Hands-on mentality with a proactive, self-driven, and structured approach to work; strong assertiveness, excellent negotiation skills, and outstanding communication abilities</li><li>Fluent German and English language skills, both written and spoken</li><li>Willingness to travel as required for the role</li></ul>‎ ‎ The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.EagleBurgmann Germany GmbH &amp; Co. KG

Freudenberg e-Power Systems is one of the world's leading suppliers of emission-neutral energy systems for heavy-duty applications. With its experience and expertise in battery and fuel cell technology, the company offers tailor-made solutions, in particular combined systems, for sustainable and economical e-mobility. With over 800 employees, Freudenberg e-Power Systems supports its customers from application development through to production, commissioning and service.
The company is part of the global Freudenberg Group, which has four business areas: Seals and Vibration Control Technology, Nonwovens and Filtration, Household Products as well as Specialties and Others. In 2022 the Group generated sales of more than 11 billion euros and employed more than 50,000 associates in around 60 countries.

Global Commodity Buyer IT & Telecommunication (f/m/d)

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!<h1>Responsibilities:</h1><ul><li>Responsible for category and supplier management in the areas of IT and Professional Services</li><li>Development and implementation of cross-site category strategies</li><li>Active management and optimization of supplier portfolios, including supplier consolidation and reduction initiatives</li><li>Definition of sourcing strategies: initiation of procurement processes, execution of tenders, and supplier selection in collaboration with relevant stakeholders</li><li>Leading framework and commercial contract negotiations as well as contract management activities</li><li>Cross-functional collaboration within a global matrix organization</li><li>Continuous identification and implementation of improvement and efficiency opportunities in both operational and strategic procurement</li></ul><h1>Qualifications:</h1><ul><li>Successfully completed degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a comparable field of study</li><li>Several years of professional experience in (global) category management or project procurement within an industrial company; experience in procuring complex services and/or IT solutions is an advantage</li><li>Strong expertise in SAP MM; ideally with initial experience in SAP S/4HANA, eProcurement systems, and reporting tools</li><li>Hands-on mentality with a proactive, self-driven, and structured approach to work; strong assertiveness, excellent negotiation skills, and outstanding communication abilities</li><li>Fluent German and English language skills, both written and spoken</li><li>Willingness to travel as required for the role</li></ul>‎ ‎ The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.EagleBurgmann Germany GmbH &amp; Co. KG

Global Commodity Buyer IT & Telecommunication (f/m/d)

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