Purchasing Officer (m/f/d) – Alternative Supplier Sourcing
Wilhelm Fricke SE – GRANIT PARTS
GRANIT , as part of the FRICKE Group, is one of Europe’s leading wholesalers of spare parts for agricultural and construction machinery, gardening, municipal & forestry equipment, as well as commercial vehicles. From our 95,000 m² central warehouse in Heeslingen, Lower Saxony, we supply specialist dealers and workshops across Europe, the USA and Canada.
GROW WITH US – We are looking for you to join our team at our Heeslingen site as
Here's what you can expect
- Ensure alternative sourcing: Identification of items and their manufacturers for potential alternative sourcing
- Identifying potential suppliers: Examination of sample parts and original items to precisely identify potential suppliers
- Comparing items: Comparison of project or alternative items with existing stock items
- Preparing enquiries: Drafting requests for quotations to potential suppliers
- Liaising with suppliers: Direct contact to coordinate incoming quotations
- Evaluate quotations: Discuss quotations together with product management
What you need to bring
- Education & Qualifications: Completed vocational training, preferably in a technical field, e.g. as a mechatronics technician (m/f/d) or a comparable qualification related to agricultural machinery
- Work experience & specialist knowledge: Good knowledge of our products and, ideally, experience with suppliers in the heavy-duty sector
- IT & language skills: Confident use of standard IT applications and business-fluent German (C1); knowledge of English is desirable
- Personal skills: Technical understanding and a commercial mindset, as well as the ability to work in a structured manner
What we offer you
- Your start at FRICKE: A structured induction programme with a dedicated contact person ensures a successful start. You’ll be warmly welcomed into the team and receive the support you need right from the start.
- A modern working environment: You can look forward to modern workspaces, digital tools and flat hierarchies. We communicate as equals – decisions are made quickly and collectively.
- A stable foundation: 30 days’ holiday, holiday pay and a Christmas bonus, capital-forming benefits and annual pay rises provide you with a reliable foundation and recognition of your performance.
- Flexibility with structure: With us, you’ll benefit from flexible working hours within the framework of our operational processes. In addition, you’ll have the option to work remotely on a few days each month – in consultation with your team and depending on the requirements.
- Promoting development: We offer internal and external training and further education opportunities to support your professional and personal development on an individual basis.
- Your wellbeing matters: A healthy working environment is a given for us. This includes not only ergonomic workstations, a modern canteen and the JobRad bike-leasing scheme, but above all a respectful, supportive working atmosphere in which you can flourish.
- Experience more together: Whether it’s unique staff events such as our company festival HEAT WAVE or joint sporting activities at the FRICKE Social Run: we put teamwork into practice – because good collaboration starts with a strong community.
In that case, it’s best to apply directly online. As we are keen to streamline our processes and reduce our carbon footprint and paper usage, applications sent by post will not be returned but will be digitised and then disposed of in accordance with data protection regulations.
Learn more about our commitment to sustainability at WE ACT – and discover exciting insights into our work environment on our FRICKE Blog f.inside.
Location / Place of work
Wilhelm Fricke SE (GRANIT PARTS)
Zum Kreuzkamp 727404 Heeslingen