Purchaser (m/f/d)

Company and Job Overview
A Japanese car-chemical manufacturer is seeking a Purchaser (m/f/d) at their production site.
Their German entity has both a production site and a business site, and there are over 50 employees. Their main business is the manufacture of chemical products, lubricants, engine oils, etc. In particular, many of their products are for the automotive industry, and their main product in Europe is Engine coolant.
Their production site is located in the south of Düsseldorf, and commuting is easily achieved by car, but public transport is also available.

Job Responsibilities
Strategic purchasing of chemical raw materials and evaluation of suitable suppliers in collaboration with the specialist departments
Operational purchasing of industrial packaging for chemical products (IBCs, drums, canisters, cardboard boxes and pallets) and chemical raw materials within the EU and outside the EU
Arranging customs clearance and logistics for goods from non-EU countries
Placing orders and tracking delivery dates, considering minimum stock levels and production plans
Continuous review and optimisation of stock levels to optimise turnover rates
Close cooperation and coordination with production planning
Price negotiations with suppliers
Evaluation and further development of suppliers
Master data maintenance
Invoice verification
Preparation of goods receipts
Complaints of purchased goods in cooperation with QC
Obtaining long-term supplier declarations and quality agreements

Job Requirements
Completed commercial or chemical-technical vocational training
Experience in operational purchasing, ideally of raw materials and several years of purchasing experience in a production or industrial company (preferably chemical industry)
Proficient in using an ERP system (preferably D365) and common MS Office programmes (especially Excel)
Good written and spoken German and English skills
Ability to cooperate, strong negotiating skills and an interest in making a committed contribution

Due to the high volume of applicants, we regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you for your understanding.