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Purchase Executive (German) Location: Pune (Viman Nagar) Department: Procurement / Supply Chain Employment Type: Full-time Experience: 25 Years Key Responsibilities Execute procurement and purchasing activities in accordance with company policies and procedures. Process purchase requisitions and convert them into purchase orders. Coordinate with German-speaking suppliers regarding quotations, pricing, delivery schedules, and order confirmations. Follow up with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and resolve supply-related issues. Maintain accurate procurement records and vendor master data in SAP/ERP systems. Monitor purchase order status and proactively communicate updates to internal stakeholders. Support sourcing initiatives by obtaining quotations and conducting price comparisons. Work closely with cross-functional teams including Planning, Logistics, Customer Service, and Finance. Handle supplier communications via email and telephone in German and English. Ensure compliance with procurement processes, quality standards, and company policies. Prepare procurement reports and support continuous process improvement initiatives. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, or a related discipline. German language proficiency of B2 level or above (mandatory). 25 years of experience in Procurement, Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, or Supply Chain. Experience working with SAP (MM) or any ERP system. Valuable understanding of procurement lifecycle and purchase order management. Solid analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication skills in both German and English. Ability to work in a rapid-paced, collaborative environment. .
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Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore account for 642 of the open purchasing roles on WorkMundi. If you're looking in those regions, you have real volume to work with. The US has 130 open positions. Check where your target employers are hiring before you apply.
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When you interview for purchasing, expect to explain how you've managed a vendor relationship that went wrong. Hiring managers want to hear a concrete example: which vendor, what broke down, and what you did to fix it or end it. They're testing whether you can handle conflict without burning bridges.
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