Procurement Specialist – Operational Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing & Category Support (w/m/d)

About the role

The Strategic Sourcer – Indirect Procurement supports operational purchasing activities while contributing to strategic sourcing and category management initiatives within an international HVAC organization.

Job Description 

• Execute operational procurement activities in ERP systems (purchase orders, order tracking, invoice verification) for different indirect categories

• Ensure continuous supply of indirect materials and services for manufacturing and operations

• Support and maintain catalog-based purchasing solutions

• Handle day-to-day supplier communication related to orders, deliveries, and invoicing

• Support Category Management with RFQs, sourcing requests, price negotiations, and supplier analyses

• Contribute to project-based sourcing activities and contract implementations

• Act as interface between plants, internal stakeholders, and suppliers

Requirements

• Experience in procurement / sourcing, preferably in an industrial or manufacturing environment

• Strong understanding of operational purchasing processes

• Exposure to strategic sourcing or category management is an advantage

• Experience in an international, multi-site organization preferred

Skills & Languages

• Structured, reliable, and solution-oriented working style

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

• MS Office / SAP knowledge is desirable

• Fluent English

• Very good German and/or French skills (highly relevant for the role)

• Exciting role: Have a say in sustainable innovations within the energy transition

• Working environment: A permanent position in a successful family-run business where new technologies meet a modern workplace culture

• Professional development: Our Viessmann Academy and external partners offer numerous opportunities for professional and personal development

• Wellbeing: Through our wellbeing programme for employees and their families, we promote a healthy working environment

• Pension scheme: Plan for the future now and benefit from our company pension scheme

• Holiday entitlement: At Viessmann Climate Solutions, you’ll receive 30 days’ paid holiday per year.

Carrier is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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