Purchaser Indirect Categories (m/f/d)

Purchaser Indirect Categories (m/f/d)

Who we are

At Aptar, we use insights, design, engineering and science to create innovative packaging technologies that build brand value for our customers, and, in turn, make a meaningful difference in the lives, looks, health and homes of people around the world.

Every day, Aptar creates “a-ha moments” for its customers and their consumers and patients by continually bringing innovations to market that convert non-dispensing packaging into breakthrough product-dispensing systems, including those that give people more effective ways to put on their favorite fragrance, kids the opportunity to pour ketchup without making a mess and patients connected technologies that help them more easily adhere to treatment. We have manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, Asia and South America and over 13,000 dedicated employees in some 20 countries.

Ready for your new challenge as Purchaser Indirect Categories (m/f/d) at our site in Eigeltingen?

• Deploy global, Pharma and Corporate category strategies locally, ensuring alignment while adapting to site constraints
• Ensure effective sourcing and supplier management at site level, supporting operational performance, cost control and service continuity
• Own site-specific categories not managed globally and contribute to cross-site coordination
• Independently manage site-specific purchasing categories
• Select, develop, and manage suppliers while ensuring sustainable supplier performance
• Conduct price and contract negotiations and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Support sourcing activities for Capex and site projects, ensuring supplier readiness and alignment with project requirements
• Ensure supply and service continuity while actively managing procurement risks
• Collaborate with international procurement and functional teams to standardize and optimize processes
• Ensure visibility of site performance and contribute to reporting towards site and Pharma Purchasing leadership

Your profile: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, (Industrial) Engineering, or a comparable qualification
• Several years of professional experience in strategic and/or indirect procurement within a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of CAPEX procurement, services sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiations
• Strong cost management and negotiation capabilities
• Experience in supporting investment and change management projects
• Strong analytical skills combined with a structured and solution-oriented working style
• Confident presence with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience in an international and matrix organization environment is an advantage
• Fluent German and English language skills, both written and spoken (mandatory requirement)
• Willingness to take regular business trips and to be physically present at the Radolfzell location on a regular basis

Your new employer:

• Aptar Pharma is part of AptarGroup, Inc., a global leader in drug and consumer product dosing, dispensing and protection technologies. Aptar serves a number of attractive end markets including pharmaceutical, beauty, food, beverage, personal care and home care.
• 13 000 employees - 20 countries           
• Continuously growing company & crisis-proof employer

Your benefits:

• Professional development and career planning
• Flexible working time, part time home office possibilities and 30 days holiday
• Employee profit-sharing
• Special financial benefits such as company fitness, employee discounts, retirement provisions, canteen meals
• Frequent company events
•  “We act local – and think global“

Be You. Be Aptar.

Aptar is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that a diverse workforce is key to

our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age,

sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.

Apply to the world market leader:

aptar.com/de/karriere.html

Your contact person:

Andschana Weißer

andschana.weisser@aptar.com | 07732/801-216

Aptar Radolfzell GmbH I Öschlestraße 54-56 | 78315 Radolfzell