Operational purchaser (f/m/x)

Wundschuh, Styria, at on site Until 9/19/2026 First posted July 21, 2026 Last posted July 21, 2026
Job description

The supply of external components and services is a central task for a system supplier in the automotive/supply sector. This varied and exciting activity is characterized by the combination of technical and business topics.

  • Complete order processing: Handling of mechanical components and surface treatments.
  • Supplier scouting: Searching, evaluation, and selection of suppliers.
  • Negotiations: Price and contract negotiations.
  • Supplier management: Development and ongoing support of suppliers.
  • Process optimization: Participation in the continuous improvement of purchasing and logistics processes.

 

  • Completed technical or commercial education
  • Several years of experience in purchasing technical materials
  • Good computer skills (SAP/HANA is an advantage)
  • Cost awareness and entrepreneurial mindset
  •  Independent and autonomous way of working
  • A secure and long-term position in our expanding high-tech company
  • A value-oriented working environment that promotes collaboration and active participation
  • A challenging role with a high degree of responsibility and room for personal initiative
  • Intensive, individualized onboarding
  • Voluntary social benefits such as subsidized lunch (provided by the company restaurant “Sudhaus”) and a diverse sports and leisure program “Anton Paar in Bewegung”

This position is subject to the collective agreement for employees in the metal industry. Your actual salary depends on your experience and qualifications; for this position, it typically starts at € 2,728 gross per month (excluding overtime).

We do not accept applications through recruitment agencies or staffing firms and ask all interested candidates to submit their documents directly through our job page. Applications submitted through recruitment agencies will not be processed. We generally do not employ temporary workers but focus on long-term, direct employment relationships.

 

Compensation (from employer):
Up to 2728 EUR

About this role

Summary

Manage supplier relationships, process orders, negotiate contracts, and optimize purchasing processes.

Job title

Operational purchaser (f/m/x)

Experience level

several years

Industry

automotive

Location requirements

Wundschuh, Austria; remote work not indicated

Salary

$3k+

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

technical materials purchasingSAP/HANAnegotiationsupplier managementprocess optimization

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

supplier managementnegotiationorder processinglogisticscost analysis
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

8142 Wundschuh, Austria

On-site City