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The HAHN Automation Group is the global solution partner for factory automation. The company stands for industry-specific know-how, an extensive project portfolio, and a global organization with a focus on providing service all from a single source. From manual stations to semi-automated cells and full production lines, 1,600 employees across 20 locations worldwide work on custom solutions. In addition, the digital product portfolio helps manufacturers gain a competitive edge by increasing efficiency and paving the way to a smart factory.

Customers in the Automotive, Consumer Goods, Electronics, and Med Tech industries have benefited from our expertise for more than 30 years of providing experience and international innovation.

• Development and implementation of project-specific procurement strategies as well as early involvement in the quotation and calculation phase
• Independently managing the procurement of project-specific special and drawing-based parts – from supplier selection and inquiries through to order placement and delivery monitoring
• Close cooperation with engineering, project management, and sales departments, actively contributing procurement expertise to interdisciplinary project teams
• Conducting price, contract, and terms & conditions negotiations with national and international suppliers
• Managing and continuously developing project-related supplier management, including the coordination of complaints and escalations
• Ensuring cost-effective, quality-oriented, and on-time procurement processes
• Planning, coordinating, and tracking all procurement-related activities throughout the entire project lifecycle
• Identifying and realizing cost optimization and savings potentials within projects

• Completed technical or commercial degree, for example in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, business administration, or a comparable qualification
• Several years of professional experience in technical or project-based purchasing, ideally within mechanical or plant engineering
• Strong technical understanding and experience in procuring complex, customer-specific components
• Confident appearance, strong negotiation skills, and excellent communication abilities
• Very good written and spoken German and English skills
• Independent, structured, and solution-oriented way of working with a high degree of initiative and sense of responsibility
• Ability to work in a team and enjoy collaborating in interdisciplinary and international project teams

• Depending on your position, we offer a wide range of working time models. Whether it is remote work, part-time options, or trust-based working hours – we find the right solution to fit your individual life situation.
• Dreaming of early retirement or taking a sabbatical? With our working time account
  , you can save overtime hours for your future plans.
• Think about tomorrow today:
  We jointly lay the foundation for the future and offer company pension benefits with a 20% employer contribution
  .
• Our company health management
  program provides sports activities tailored to your interests as well as information events on health-related topics.
• Healthy, varied, and delicious – our modern company canteen offers a diverse selection of meals to suit every taste.
• Your professional development is individually tailored and actively supported. Our talent management process helps you further develop your skills, including opportunities in an international environment.
• Need a bicycle for everyday life or want to cycle to work? Take advantage of our bike leasing program and secure your dream bike with excellent conditions.
• Through our Corporate Benefits platform, we offer attractive employee discounts for leisure activities, technology, and lifestyle products.