Transform with us the future of energy ⚡

The SGB‑SMIT Group is an international transformer manufacturer with locations in Europe, Asia and the United States. With reliable transformer technology, the company actively supports the global energy transition in areas such as renewable energy, industry and urban energy infrastructure.

As a key link between power generation, transmission and distribution, SGB‑SMIT Group develops and manufactures power transformers, distribution transformers, cast‑resin transformers and custom solutions for data centers, industrial applications and e‑mobility. These products ensure efficient, stable and secure energy flows worldwide.

With more than 3,250 employees worldwide, the SGB‑SMIT Group stands for quality, innovation and sustainability and offers a stable environment to work on technologies that shape the energy systems of the future.

What sets the SGB-SMIT Group apart: 🌍

We combine the strength of an international technology company with an employee-oriented corporate culture:

Meaningful work at the heart of the energy transition
Short decision-making processes and direct cooperation
Stable, growing company with long-term prospects

Your contribution counts – both professionally and personally.

Your benefits at SGB-SMIT Group: 🚀

Stable, growing company with long-term prospects
Attractive salary and social benefits
Flexible working hours and hybrid working models
30+1 vacation days plus special leave
Training and development opportunities
Company pension plan and employee insurance
Health and fitness offers (HanseFit)
Company restaurant, free drinks, and e-charging parking spaces
Bicycle and IT leasing
Subsidy for Germany/RVV ticket
Employee discounts via Benify

Your tasks: 📌

Your contribution lays in the leadership of the global lead buyer team covering 15 locations worldwide with a purchasing spend of roughly 900 MEUR.
You can shape the contribution of our U.S. and Asian supply chain hubs to increase regional footprints and capture on global savings opportunities.
You define and execute with your team the global material group strategies to support the overall company strategy in the best possible way.
You account for constant supplier performance improvement like cost, payment terms, delivery, quality as well as sustainability performance.
You support the lead buyers in important negotiations or escalation meetings with suppliers worldwide.
You add value by aligning with other group functions like engineering and sales to achieve cross-functional savings and improvements.

Your profile: 🔎

Senior leader with strong experience in strategic procurement, global sourcing, and category management in industrial manufacturing environments.
Proven leadership skills with a clear track record in strategic execution, analytics, and complex commercial negotiations.
Several years of experience leading international procurement teams, ideally in the transformer industry or comparable heavy electrical equipment sectors.
Expertise in strategic sourcing and supplier management for commodities and complex design‑to‑order materials.
Very good knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, and SharePoint. Business‑fluent English required.

If you value a dynamic, growing, and intercultural environment and enjoy hands-on work, then become part of the SGB-SMIT Group - transform with us the future of energy. ⚡

We look forward to receiving your application! ⚡

Learn more about the SGB-SMIT Group as an employer, our values, and career opportunities on our careers page:

https://www.sgb-smit.com/career-jobs/sgb-smit-group#/

The terms used in this text refer to all genders in accordance with the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG).

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