Buyer with German

Responsibilities:

• Negotiation with Suppliers: Lead negotiations to secure the best possible terms, pricing, and service levels.

• Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key suppliers.

• Market and Data Analysis: Analyze market trends, evaluate supplier performance, and identify cost-saving opportunities.

• Order and Contract Management: Ensure accuracy and timeliness in managing purchase orders, contracts, and related documentation.

• Cross-Department Collaboration: Communicate effectively with internal departments to align procurement with operational needs.

• Issue Resolution: Identify and resolve supply chain issues efficiently and proactively.

• Process Improvement: Implement and support process enhancements to increase procurement efficiency and productivity.

• Compliance and Standards: Ensure that procurement activities comply with internal policies and external regulations.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management, preferably in a senior or independent role.

• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to work with data, assess market conditions, and drive decision-making based on insights.

• Negotiation Skills: Proven track record of successful negotiations with suppliers and service providers.

• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration across teams and with external partners.

• Customer Orientation: Strong focus on internal customer satisfaction and service quality.

• Ability to Work Under Pressure: Capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Adaptability: Flexible and responsive to changing business needs and environments.

• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in handling documentation, pricing, and supplier agreements.

• Technical Understanding: Basic technical knowledge related to procured products or services.

• Languages: Fluent in English and German (both written and spoken); knowledge of the local language is an asset.

• Organizational Skills: Strong time management and task prioritization abilities.

About Us

ArcelorMittal is the world's leading steel and mining company, with a presence in 60 countries and primary steelmaking facilities in 15 countries. Our material is part of the fabric of life. What we produce makes a difference – to individuals, communities, businesses and society. At ArcelorMittal, the safety, health, and wellbeing of our employees are our top priorities. We believe that every accident is avoidable, and it is essential for every employee, from the shop floor to the management committee, to hold this belief. 

Our purpose is to produce ever smarter steels that have a positive benefit for people and planet. Steels made using innovative processes which use less energy, emit significantly less carbon and reduce costs. Steels that are cleaner, stronger and reusable. Steels for electric vehicles and renewable energy infrastructure that will support societies as they transform through this century. With steel at our core, our inventive people and an entrepreneurial culture at heart, we will support the world in making that change. This is what we believe it takes to be the steel company of the future. 

About the Team

Do you want to make an impact? We’re looking for talented people to join a global community. ArcelorMittal is the world’s leading steel company. Our material is part of the fabric of life. Our purpose – and the reason why we exist – is to create smarter steels for people and planet. Help us develop the material that tomorrow’s world will be made of. In return, we offer endless career opportunities, international experiences in a diverse, multi-cultural organisation, working with leading experts, and lifelong learning through the ArcelorMittal University. 

As Segment Finance, we develop financial planning & analysis to help Segment & Clusters frame, monitor and achieve their business objectives. We want to be a business partner of choice to identify & promote value creation initiatives across all functions. We see our team as an open ground for new talents, with a clear focus on creativity, diversity & inclusion.

Our Mission is to:

• Develop financial planning & analysis to help Segment & Clusters frame, monitor and achieve their business objectives

• Reinforce Segment & Clusters decision making by bringing the relevant strategic, financial & business perspectives

• Promote and drive value creation initiatives across the different functions

• Ensure fair allocation of financial resources between business stakeholders

• Set up a transparent business environment, in compliance with internal & external financial standards & procedures