
Buying the right materials at the right cost
Purchaser with seven years buying materials and components for a manufacturing company in Stuttgart. Keeps production supplied at the right cost — sourcing and ordering materials, negotiating with suppliers, managing stock levels, and making sure the right parts arrive on time without tying up cash in excess inventory. Cut material costs through better sourcing and avoided line stoppages by managing supply through shortages. Sources and orders materials, negotiates prices and terms, manages stock and lead times, evaluates suppliers, and keeps production supplied. Commercial, organised and reliable. Looking for a purchaser or buyer role with a manufacturer that values sharp buying and dependable supply.
Purchaser January 2018 to Present 8 years & 10 months
Cut material costs through better sourcing and avoided line stoppages by managing supply through shortages.
Source and order materials and components, choosing suppliers on price, quality and reliability together.
Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers, winning better deals while keeping supply secure and relationships sound.
Manage stock levels and lead times, balancing enough on hand to keep the line running against the cost of holding it.
Evaluate suppliers and resolve issues, keeping the supply base dependable and the factory supplied.
Junior Buyer February 2016 to December 2017 1 year & 11 months
Placed orders and compared suppliers each day, steadily building negotiation and inventory skills.
Learned sourcing, negotiation and stock management on the job during this first role.
Gained the certificate and experience that led into a full purchaser role of my own.
Diploma in Supply Chain & Purchasing (September 2013 to June 2015)
Procurement & Negotiation Certificate (August 2015 to January 2016)
German Procurement Association (January 2016 to Present)
- Material Sourcing
- Supplier Negotiation
- Purchase Ordering
- Inventory Management
- Lead-Time Management
- Cost Reduction
- Supplier Evaluation
- ERP / Purchasing Systems
- Supply Risk
- Compliance