Senior Strategic Buyer | Senior Einkäufer (m/w/d)

SOCCO Leonberg GmbH

Nagold, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Published Mar 16, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As a Senior Strategic Buyer in Nagold, you will be responsible for managing end-to-end procurement processes, ranging from needs analysis and market research to international price negotiations and the finalization of framework agreements. Your day-to-day activities will involve developing commodity group strategies, optimizing processes to realize cost savings, and managing systematic supplier relationships to ensure long-term competitive advantages. You will also oversee licensing, insurance, and raw material procurement while leading independent purchasing projects. This role is ideal for a professional with a strong technical understanding who can bridge the gap between commercial requirements and production processes. The position offers a long-term perspective with a renowned company, providing significant development opportunities and the chance to implement future-oriented procurement strategies in a collaborative team environment.

Required Skills

Education

Completed commercial vocational training with additional qualification as a Business Administrator (Betriebswirt), Technical Business Administrator, or a comparable degree.

Experience

  • Several years of professional experience in strategic and operational purchasing
  • Proven experience with production processes, key performance indicators (KPIs), and manufacturing cost calculation
  • Demonstrated experience in national and international price negotiations and framework agreement management
  • Experience in leading purchasing projects and developing commodity group strategies

Languages

English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Requires a hands-on mentality, strong negotiation skills, and a structured, result-oriented working style. Location: Nagold.