Karlsruhe
Strategic / technical purchaser (m/f/d) in plant engineering
INERATEC's innovative chemical reactor technology is key to the energy transition. In our modular plants, we convert greenhouse gases such as CO₂ into synthetic fuels and sustainable chemical products using renewable electricity. Together, we are shaping a climate-friendly future.To further advance our mission, we are looking for a communicative and tech-savvy individual to join us as a full-time or part-time purchaser (m/f/d) in plant engineering.
Your tasks
- Analysis of procurement markets and development of sustainable product group strategies, including decision-making bases, fit/gap analyses, and measures, including implementation
- Strategic purchasing: coordination and independent handling of inquiries and tenders, as well as professional
- Technical purchasing: independent purchasing management in projects, from technical feasibility studies to prototypes and pre-series production to series preparation, including price and budget responsibility
- Close cooperation with engineering to integrate commercial aspects into the product development process at an early stage
- Interface management between engineering, production, and suppliers
- Ensuring timely material supply, including project delivery planning, schedule control, and logistical coordination
Your profile
- Completed commercial training with further training in business administration or a university degree (e.g., mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, business administration) or comparable qualification
- At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in strategic or technical purchasing, project purchasing, advanced procurement, or commodity management
- Experience in plant engineering, special machine construction, or ideally with a connection to reactor technology
- In-depth technical purchasing expertise and very good knowledge of materials
- Very good written and spoken German and English skills
- Class B driver's license
- Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time
Why us?
- A rapidly growing clean tech start-up with a clear mission
- Flat hierarchies and an open corporate culture
- Flexible working hours and hybrid and mobile working options
- Diverse creative freedom and personal and professional development
- Varied and responsible tasks
- Company pension plan and occupational disability insurance subsidy
- Partnerships with gyms
- Free drinks and snacks
- Modern health services