Technical Purchaser

Hoyer, Hadsten
Are you an experienced purchaser on a global level? Are you a highly skilled negotiator with strong analytical abilities? Do you have experience dealing with technical products? If you are interested in joining an international company with ambitious goals and a strong team-oriented environment, you might be the right fit for our Technical Purchaser position within the Supply Chain department at our headquarters in Hadsten.

We are an organisation with activities in Europe, Asia and North America – in your everyday work life you will meet colleagues from all over the world. Hoyer is characterised by a strong drive and ambitions to always deliver the best service to our customers. At the same time we want to be a good place to work – every day – and employee satisfaction is high on the agenda. You are at eye level with your leader and you get to work in teams across departments and national borders.

At Hoyer, we offer products specialised for applications within selected niche segments, such as Marine, Wind and HVAC. Therefore, the complexity of purchasing activities increases and relies more and more on technical product specifications, facts, data and not only on logistical and commercial parameters.

As part of our expansion, we are seeking a skilled Technical Purchaser to join our Supply Chain department. In this role you will support our strategy that focuses on advanced solutions related to electric motors. Using your ability to work with technical specifications and drawings you will ensure optimal commercial conditions from suppliers for existing and new complex products.

Technical competences in the purchasing process
As a Technical Purchaser at Hoyer, you will elevate our purchasing tasks to the next level. Among other things, you will have the following responsibilities:

• Responsible for the daily purchasing of goods components, and services related to the designated categories.
• Handle RFQs by using your technical knowledge of the products as well as understanding of specifications to ensure the most competitive cost level.
• Participate in new product introduction projects as responsible for commercial terms, supplier capabilities and delivery.
• Review the demand in the ERP system and provide make-or-buy recommendations based on product technical complexity and cost.
• Follow up on orders manufacturing status at suppliers and ensure on time delivery.
• Proactively identify, qualify and negotiate contracts with new vendors for electric motor components and MROs.
• Collaborate with product configuration, sales and technical departments in the organisation to understand and translate technical requirements into precise procurement specifications.
• Develop and manage relationships with suppliers to optimise the business value.

Experienced purchaser with comprehensive knowledge of technical products
We are seeking a skilled purchaser with a strong focus on technical products and excellent negotiation skills to execute the department’s strategy. You thrive in an energetic and ambitious work environment and are described by the following qualities:

• A minimum of 2 years' experience in purchasing of products with complexity in technical specifications
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a business or engineering-related field would be an advantage
• Proficiency in English and Danish at an advanced level (speaking, listening, writing)
• Keen attention to details
• Structured, able to work effectively independently and within a team.
• Excellent communication and high-level negotiation skills
• Enjoy making a good deal
• Analytical and critical approach to unknown product categories

We offer you:

• Good teamwork
• Modern company culture
• International working environment
• Strong brand within electric motors
• Committed colleagues
• Exciting and versatile work tasks

If you are the right candidate please send your application and CV. Applications are accepted in English.

Please apply as soon as possible as we continuously invite relevant candidates for job interviews.

If you have any questions, please contact

Meggie Yuefen Li
Team Leader, Operational Purchasing

Phone: +45 8711 4231

Phone: +45 2194 9398

Application deadline:
As soon as possible