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HOLOGATE seeks a dynamic Purchasing Manager to lead its procurement strategy. Responsibilities include sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing goods and services, balancing operational needs, cost, quality, and delivery. The role involves managing supplier relationships, monitoring market trends, ensuring procurement aligns with company goals and budget, optimizing procurement costs, and maintaining compliance. Collaboration with internal departments (production, project management, logistics, quality assurance, finance) is crucial. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, strong negotiation and communication skills, proficiency in procurement software and MS Office Suite, and a proactive, results-oriented approach. Proficiency in English and German is required.

Must have:

Bachelor's degree in relevant field
Strong negotiation & communication skills
Proficiency in procurement software & MS Office
Supplier relationship management
Cost optimization & compliance

Perks:

Competitive salary
High growth potential
Flexible work arrangements
Great team spirit

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About the job

Seeking a dynamic Purchasing Manager to drive our procurement strategy! You'll source, negotiate, and purchase goods and services while balancing operational requirements, cost, quality, and delivery standards. In this role, you maintain strong relationships with suppliers, monitor market trends, and ensure that procurement is aligned with the company's goals and budget.

We offer

A competitive salary
High growth potential
Flexible work arrangements with core hours / work-life balance
A great team spirit in a dynamic and international working environment

Responsibilities

Procurement and sourcing:
- Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on price, quality, and delivery capabilities.
Negotiation and contracting:
- Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers to achieve the best value.
- Prepare and manage purchase orders, contracts, and agreements.
Supplier management:
- Maintain and develop strong relationships with suppliers.
- Regular on-site visits and audits of key suppliers.
Inventory and cost control:
- Optimize procurement costs through strategic sourcing and efficient purchasing and work hand in hand with supply chain managers to monitor inventory levels.
Compliance and documentation:
- Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and legal regulations.
- Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and other relevant data.
Collaboration:
- Work closely with internal departments (e.g., production, project management, logistics, and quality assurance) to meet operational needs.
- Coordinate with finance and department head for budget alignment and payment processes.

Key Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field.
Proficiency in English and German.
Strong negotiation and communication skills.
Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite.
Attention to detail and strong organizational and multitasking skills.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Team player with a proactive and results-oriented approach.

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About us

HOLOGATE is the market-leading immersive media company specializing in innovative extended reality (XR) solutions for entertainment and enterprise. With the largest VR network worldwide, our unforgettable virtual experiences and solutions are transforming the way the world entertains, trains, and simulates. We are pioneers at the forefront of innovation, uniquely tailored for the age of spatial computing, with an established track record of industry recognition.