Head of Purchasing

As a family-run, high-tech company with nearly 19,000 employees at 71 locations worldwide, we are looking for forward thinkers with unconventional ideas and drive to join our team. Our company culture, which values collaboration and mutual trust, creates the ideal framework for boldly trying new things and questioning the status quo. Our technologies inspire people to develop and produce things that are currently unimaginable. Whether lasers, machine tools, EUV or electronics - TRUMPF is building technological worlds for future generations. Are you ready for new challenges?

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute the purchasing strategy for productive and non-productive materials.
• Ensure effective communication between the Quality, Planning, Engineering, and Production departments to achieve the best balance of cost, quality, and supplier performance.
• Evaluate quotations, coordinate bidding processes, and analyze supplier performance to continuously improve the purchasing process.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with suppliers.
• Prepare analytical reports and data insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Train, supervise, and manage the activities of assigned staff.
• Analyze inventory levels and coordinate with the Planning department to maintain an efficient purchasing process based on procedures established in SAP.
• Propose and participate in cost reduction initiatives and continuous improvement strategies.
• Review purchase orders and payment processes, assisting in the resolution of discrepancies.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience in Supply Chain Management and Supplier Negotiation
• Experience in raw materials and Direct procurement
• Basic knowledge of Production Planning, Inventory Control, and Shipping & Logistics
• Advanced knowledge of SAP
• Advanced English
• Strong communication and relationship management skills with internal departments and external suppliers/customers

For more information, please send your CV to the following email address: marcelo.ramirez@trumpf.com