Strategic Buyer (Category Facility Management) Ref. No: 6925

Lufthansa Group Business Services (LGBS) acts as a high-performance center, supplying all part of the Group with new power. We make processes simpler, learner, quicker and more efficient – and, as a result, the entire Lufthansa Group more efficient and successful in the long term.

Our core field is business administration, however we do not do it as usual. We make process dynamic. We operate with data and information that we filter and analysis. We identify potential, merger and optimize them and thus create substantial added value -  for our business partners – for entire Lufthansa Group. 

Together we can make a great difference.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in Strategic Procurement
• Experiences in Facility Management Services, e.g. Building Maintenance Services, Cleaning Services will be an asset
• Very good German skills
• Good English skills
• Affinity for data / figures based on TCO-principle
• Analytical and conceptual mindset
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong co-operation skills
• Highly independent
• Customer-oriented
• Fast learner
• Interdisciplinary knowledge and interests

Responsibilities:

The Strategic Buyer will work in close collaboration with Category Management in sourcing activities for Facility Management. He/she will be the interface between the demanding organization of Lufthansa Group, the Category Manager of the respective category and the supplier. He/she coordinates sourcing-related projects or works in projects and working groups. He/she also might lead dedicated staff from a functional point of view.

• Lead and contribute sourcing related projects
• Conduct market researches to support business cases, find alternative products, suppliers and markets and monitor price trends
• Analyze spend data within Lufthansa Group to derive procurement measures
• Perform tender and tender-related activities, such as negotiations and contract finalizations
• Monitor supplier performance and identify potential risks and ensure continuous improvement of supplier performance, initiate countermeasures if necessary
• Maintain procurement projects and saving results
• Ensure purchase of  goods and services according to company guidelines
• Support category management in the definition and implementation of category and supplier strategy
• Support in other procurement related topics or special tasks

We offer:

• Challenging work in an international environment under highest standards
• Professional training package for your future assignments
• Attractive career development opportunities
• Language skills development opportunities
• Permanent work contract and stable employment
• Job in an inspiring team and friendly atmosphere
• Attractive benefits and bonus system
• Job stability and flexible working time, enabling to enjoy your personal lifestyle