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**This is how you become WOW at Kärcher** * **Process Management:** Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and guidelines. * **Proactive and Strategic Negotiation:** Conduct high-complexity negotiations focused on savings and improvement of commercial terms (lead times, quality, and logistics). * **Cost Analysis:** Apply Strategic Sourcing methodologies and Cost Breakdown Analysis (Should\-cost) to support decision-making and identify cost reduction opportunities. * **Market Intelligence:** Monitor and analyze macroeconomic indicators (local and global) to anticipate market movements and mitigate supply risks. * **Portfolio Management:** Effectively manage the productive procurement portfolio, prioritizing cost optimization and operational efficiency. * **Global Interface:** Collaborate with international teams to capture procurement synergies and align global strategies. **You would be WOW if you brought this:** * **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Engineering, or related fields. * **Experience:** Experience in Direct Materials (production) procurement. * **Market Knowledge:** Advantageous experience with commodities in consumer goods, automotive components, or machinery and equipment industries. * **Negotiation Skills:** Resilient profile with strong analytical capability and agility in problem-solving with suppliers and internal customers. * **Languages:** Advanced English * **Tools:** Advantageous knowledge of the SAP system. **Our WOW Kärcher Package:** Profit-sharing program (PLR), nationwide health insurance, dental insurance, access to the Conexa app (telemedicine), life insurance, on-site cafeteria, shuttle service/transportation allowance, and pharmacy card. Well-being Program (psychological, financial, legal, and nutritional support), Gympass/WellHub, birthday Day Off, extended maternity and paternity leave (Citizen Company certification), Christmas gifts for children, and Kärcher product discounts. **Want to create a WOW with us?** Simply apply online and provide your contact details. We’re excited to meet you! **Together for a cleaner world \| Together towards a clean world.**