PALFINGER has for many years been a world leading manufacturer of innovative lifting solutions for commercial vehicles and in the maritime field. Its branch PALFINGER MARINE, with headquarters in Salzburg, is a global partner for reliable deck equipment and lifesaving appliances and supplies high-quality products to fulfill standardized and customized demands. Supported worldwide by a network of experienced and skilled specialists, we provide flexible and efficient service solutions. Our portfolio gives a competitive edge for customers in the maritime and offshore industry.

To strengthen Procurement team in Salzburg-Kasern we are looking for a

Strategic-technical Buyer (f/m/d)

You find it exciting to work in the maritime industry? You want to be part of a motivated team working in an international environment? Then welcome to our Palfinger Marine team!

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Acting as strategic-technical buyer in the field of maritime crane and davit solutions
• Strong corporation with construction department in Salzburg/Kasern and manufacturing site in Slovenia/Maribor
• Support product management in various projects, incl. prototype ordering
• Execution of RfQs and definition of cost comparisons on TCO level
• Supplier market research, assessments, selection, and development of suppliers
• Identification and realization of saving potential
• Conducting of annual negotiations and frame agreements

QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree in industrial engineering or business administration (HTL, FH, TU) or comparable qualification
• Several years of professional experience in strategic procurement (preferably with a technical background)
• Good computer skills, especially Excel
• SAP knowledge is an advantage
• High influencing skills, great communicator and negotiator
• High level of independence and responsibility
• Analytical, value-oriented and entrepreneurial thinking
• Fluent German and English - both spoken and written (business communication)
• Willingness to travel

WE OFFER

• Interesting job with a wide range of activities and challenging tasks
• Career planning and development opportunities and ongoing professional development
• Valued integration in a professional team
• Work-life balance thanks to flexible working hours and freedom to organize your work
• Regular home office opportunity
• Voluntary social benefits through our company health program PALfit
• Job ticket: to and from PALFINGER by public transport
• Relocation package in case of relocation
• Last but not least: performance-oriented and fair salary

Not only does the festival city of Salzburg inspire with numerous cultural highlights, but also with a wide range of year-round sports activities within the region. Whether for recreational athletes, nature lovers or families - Salzburg's mountain and lake region offers everyone the opportunity for the ideal work-life balance.

We offer an attractive and performance-related salary, which is based on your qualifications and professional experience and can be significantly above the "Kollektivvertrag" (= collective labor agreement) for this position (Kollektivvertrag minimum based on full-time employment is EUR 50.286,18 per year).

We are looking forward to your informative application documents!