Senior Buyer (m/f/d)

As a Senior Buyer (m/f/d), you will ensure the efficient procurement of materials, technical components, and services to support both production operations and CAPEX-related initiatives. You will manage procurement transactions independently, oversee supplier relationships, ensure contract compliance, and actively support the implementation of SAP S/4HANA. The role includes contributing to process improvements across the entire group and its international subsidiaries.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Independent processing of procurement transactions for materials, spare parts, operating supplies, and technical services – especially in the production environment
• Entry, approval, and management of purchase orders using SAP ERP, including end-to-end monitoring of order status and delivery deadlines
• Responsible for purchasing technical components, machinery, and plant-related services for both existing and new facilities
• Close collaboration with technical departments, engineering, and project teams to clarify specifications and define procurement strategies
• Evaluation of supplier proposals from a technical, commercial, and logistical standpoint
• Purchasing support for capital investment projects (e.g., new equipment, facility upgrades, infrastructure development) in close coordination with internal project teams
• Preparation, negotiation, and administration of procurement contracts related to CAPEX activities
• Ensuring consistent documentation of procurement-related project activities in compliance with internal standards
• Conducting competitive bidding, cost analyses, and supplier negotiations, particularly for high-volume or long-term procurement needs
• Negotiation, conclusion, and management of framework agreements, service contracts, and leasing agreements in collaboration with legal and technical departments
• Ongoing development and qualification of suppliers, including supplier evaluation and long-term relationship management
• Creation of purchasing reports, spend analyses, and supplier performance metrics for internal departments and executive management
• Support of budget planning with reliable purchasing insights
• Maintenance of procurement-related master data in the SAP system
• Proactive contribution to the improvement and digitalization of procurement processes
• Involvement in cross-departmental initiatives, particularly in the areas of process automation and ERP integration
• Leveraging market and supplier knowledge to continuously develop procurement best practices

• Successfully completed university degree (e.g. in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management or similar)
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in international procurement, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Proven experience with technical sourcing, especially related to production equipment and CAPEX-related investments
• Strong negotiation skills, particularly in high-volume procurement scenarios
• Sound knowledge of contract and supplier management
• Proficient in SAP ERP systems, with hands-on experience and ideally exposure to SAP S/4HANA implementation or rollout
• Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken
• Proactive, structured, and independent working style with a solution-oriented mindset
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and hierarchies
• International experience in procurement or project environments is highly desirable – particularly with international suppliers, cross-border contracts, or multilingual negotiations

• Responsibility for a challenging and strategic key role in our global procurement activities
• Direct impact on CAPEX-related decisions and procurement process improvements
• A flexible, hybrid work environment including 50% Home office
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Dynamic and multicultural work environment with significant autonomy and creative freedom
• Opportunity for professional growth and development through targeted training programs
• Exciting challenges in a global network with international collaboration

If you are interested in this position, please apply directly via our homepage www.eppowerminerals.com

We look forward to hearing from you!

We are EP Power Minerals GmbH, based in Dinslaken, we see ourselves as a European competence leader in the management of power plant by-products and blasting abrasives as well as industrial waste. With our subsidiaries and our internationally growing network, we have been a leading service provider for industries and the construction sector for more than 40 years, supplying them with high-quality construction materials, blasting agents and industrial materials. Our products such as fly ash, reduces the carbon footprint and invest in diverse future projects with alternative material sources to further develop the long-term sustainability of our company. We also specialise in the responsible disposal of industrial waste and the production of building materials from waste. With over 250 employees, we were able to generate a turnover of 250 million euros in 2023.