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Sourcing Group Lead Buyer (f/m/d)

07.07.2025

At PALFINGER, we have been lifting goods to a new level for over 90 years - with a pioneering and passionate spirit. As a global technology and engineering company, we are the world's leading manufacturer and supplier of innovative crane and lifting solutions. Our success is based on the tireless efforts of our approximately 12,350 employees, who contribute their ideas and energy to our vision. With us, you can expect a dynamic working environment full of opportunities for personal and professional development. Become part of our team and start your career at PALFINGER.

For our production and assembly site in Lengau, we are looking for a Sourcing Group Lead Buyer (m/f/d) for the welded main components segment.

The Sourcing Group Welded Main Components is a strategically important and growing purchasing segment at PALFINGER. In your role as a Strategic Buyer, you will be responsible for the strategic procurement management in this area. Additionally, you will have a project management & target costing role in procurement for the development process.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage the sourcing of drawing and standard parts, develop sourcing strategies, select suppliers, and negotiate contracts on a global, regional, or local level for the welded main components segment.
Lead procurement activities in development and MoB projects, focusing on cost analysis and close coordination with global teams and internal stakeholders.
Oversee supplier relationships, conduct audits, support supplier development, and manage processes like RFQs, delivery strategies, and supplier phase-in/phase-out activities.
Analyze supplier markets, identify cost-saving and optimization opportunities, and implement strategies to ensure material availability and process improvements.
Align with R&D, production, and product line teams to bundle requirements, support the Make-or-Buy process, and ensure smooth supply chain operations.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

You have successfully completed a technical or commercial education (e.g., mechanical engineering apprenticeship/technical college/degree).
You already have professional experience in procurement, ideally with a technical focus and in an international setting.
You are confident in using MS Office applications and already have experience working with SAP R3/S4 Hana.
You have fluent English skills for negotiations and are willing to travel internationally (approximately 25%).
Your strong communication skills and negotiation talent make you a confident and assertive personality.

WHAT WE OFFER

Flexible working hours with no core time and possibility to work partly from home
Further training and international career opportunities
Corporate health management "PALfit"
Company restaurant with freshly prepared meals and daily meal subsidy (at the Vienna site: Edenred card)
Job ticket for travel to and from PALFINGER
Numerous employee discounts through Corporate Benefits

The minimum gross wage according to the Austrian metal industry collective agreement is EUR 52.197,04 per year. According to experience and qualification, we offer a market-conform overpayment.

Are you interested in the position and still have questions? Please do not hesitate to contact us.

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