We offer:

Tasks and Qualifications:

YourResponsibility:

• Own the assigned IT & Telecommunication category and its supplier base in Europe

• Define and implement category and sub-category strategies; review and optimize the supplier base

• Deliver Indirect Procurement savings and cost avoidance targets; benchmark category spend identify value levers and lead supplier negotiations.

• Report savings cost avoidance and pipeline using established procurement templates and tools.

• Analyze purchasing data and ensure spend transparency and high data quality across procurement systems (e.g. SAP eProcurement).

• Ensure compliance with KION procedures and guidelines; collaborate closely with other category buyers local site buyers and internal stakeholders.

• Establish and maintain stakeholder governance (e.g. regular reviews decision forums escalation paths)

• Ensure adherence to sourcing and contracting workflows including documentation approvals and use of preferred suppliers.

• Support supplier governance activities (e.g. qualification risk assessments and performance reviews) in line with internal standards.

• Maintain audit-ready procurement documentation and ensure transparency of decisions sourcing results and contract records.

• Drive standardization for the assigned category

• Manage contracts and supplier performance; ensure contract transparency and regularly review terms and validity.

• Continuously improve procedures and systems related to Indirect Purchasing.

• Align globally and collaborate to leverage synergies with KION APAC and Americas.

YourSkills and Expertise:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in business engineering or a comparable field (technical background or purchasing-related discipline preferred).

• Several years of professional experience (810 years) in an international / global company.

• Hands-on procurement experience in IT & Telecommunication especially mobile tariffs network and WAN additional experience in related IT areas (e.g. hardware software licenses) is an advantage.

• Experience in working in cross-functional teams and in an international environment.

• Proven experience leading negotiations and contract management with international and local suppliers delivering cost savings and demonstrating strong analytical and strategic skills.

• Excellent stakeholder management presentation and communication skills; well organized structured and able to set priorities.

• High personal motivation and ability to develop practical and innovative approaches to meet objectives.

• Strong analytical skills and a results-driven mindset in a team environment.

• Self-motivated and independent; focused on results; committed team player with strong listening and observation skills.

• Fluent in English; German is an advantage but not mandatory.

• Demonstrates KION Core Values of Integrity Excellence Collaboration and Courage.