
Job
Head of Purchasing (m/f/d)
Tuttlingen
Experienced Professionals
Full-time
Permanent
Hettich isn't just an owner-operated, globally operating company with over 120 years of tradition, but also a place where innovation, collaboration, and dedication go hand in hand. As a manufacturer of high-performance laboratory centrifuges and incubators, Hettich sets standards in this field and enjoys worldwide recognition.
Our success is built on our approximately 500 highly qualified and goal-oriented employees, who form the backbone of our company. We take pride in providing an inspiring work environment that fosters creativity and personal growth while continuously striving to exceed the needs of our customers.
Your tasks
- Building a resilient and international supplier network and maintaining supplier relationships
- Conducting contract negotiations and concluding cost-effective and legally compliant contracts
- Developing a sustainable purchasing strategy to reduce procurement costs and ensure long-term competitiveness, among other things
- Standardizing and digitalizing purchasing processes with the help of modern tools
- Planning, controlling and adhering to the purchasing budget
- Leading and developing an efficient purchasing team
Your profile
- Completed studies in the field of business administration, industrial engineering, logistics or similar
- Several years of professional experience in strategic and operational purchasing, ideally with management responsibility, in a manufacturing company
- Confident handling of an ERP system (preferably SAP) and experience with e-procurement solutions
- Very good command of English
- Negotiating skills, assertiveness and excellent communication skills
- Strong leadership skills as well as analytical and entrepreneurial thinking
What we offer
Interested?
Then simply apply directly through our application form.
At our company, employees value the close collaboration and respectful teamwork within our teams.
We're seeking dedicated team members who share our values and want to shape the future together with us.

How can I assist you?
If you're passionate about innovation, teamwork, and making a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Stefanie Schulz
HR