Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

• Execute procurement strategies defined by the Commodity / Lead Buyer.
• Create and trigger purchase orders based on SAP info records.
• Monitor and follow up on purchase orders until goods receipt, including supplier dunning when necessary.
• Verify and process order confirmations (quantities and delivery dates); collaborate with the Commodity Buyer for PO adjustments when pricing or conditions are incorrect.
• Review and validate invoices, especially in case of quantity variances; escalate cost or condition discrepancies to the Commodity Buyer.
• Ensure compliance with internal (EB) requirements, maintaining On-Time Delivery (OTD) targets and optimal stock levels.
• Manage and track quality notifications (Q-notifications), coordinating internally with Quality Assurance and externally with suppliers.
• Act as the primary point of contact for Production Planning (internally) and suppliers (externally) regarding delivery and quality deviations.
• Serve as first-level contact for supplier escalations and interface with the Commodity Buyer for resolution.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in procurement, preferably in direct materials purchasing.
• Hands-on experience with SAP (S/4HANA – MM module) or similar ERP systems.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, supply chain flows, and supplier management.
• Advanced English skills (mandatory); German language is a plus.
• Good knowledge of MS Office tools, especially Excel.
• Analytical and detail-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills for both internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Proactive attitude with a focus on continuous improvement and achieving OTD (On-Time Delivery) targets.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Freudenberg Performance Materials SRL