Senior Procurement Manager - Steel

Jungheinrich AG

Jungheinrich AG

Zagreb, Croatia

Posted on Mar 14, 2026

Senior Procurement Manager - Steel


This is your chance.

With over 30 years of experience in the development of software & digital products, Jungheinrich offers a broad portfolio and comprehensive expertise in the areas of warehouse, fleet, device, process, and interface management. Our solutions cover all aspects of intralogistics and adapt flexibly to the requirements of our customers. Our international colleagues work across locations on modern and future-proof digital systems for the flexible interconnection of warehouse components, from hardware to software.

Set things in motion.

  • Responsibility for strategic purchasing in the area of steel
  • Analysing, assessing, and continuously monitoring the global procurement market, including identifying potential savings and optimisation opportunities
  • Developing, implementing, and continuously improving commodity group and supplier strategies as well as supply chain security
  • Conducting national and international price, contract, and framework agreement negotiations
  • Managing and enforcing claim management processes with international suppliers
  • Preparing well-founded award recommendations based on TCO, cost, risk, and make-or-buy analyses
  • Close collaboration with development, quality, production, and supply chain within cross-functional teams

Use your skills.

  • Successfully completed degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, business administration, or a comparable field
  • Several years of professional experience in strategic purchasing within a manufacturing industrial company
  • In-depth technical understanding of steel components, ideally in the area of mechanical processing and casting
  • Experience in commodity group management, international supplier management, and the development of sustainable procurement strategies
  • Comprehensive knowledge of contract law and practical experience in claim management
  • Excellent SAP skills as well as confident use of MS Office, especially Excel for cost and TCO analyses
  • Analytical, structured, and results-oriented approach to work, along with strong team and communication skills
  • Negotiation-level proficiency in English, both written and spoken
  • Willingness to travel internationally for supplier visits, audits, and negotiations

Gain more.

  • Attractive salary depending on your qualifications and experience
  • Flexible working hours and the opportunity of working from home
  • A pleasant working atmosphere with a "first-name" culture in a company where employees come first
  • Challenging, independent work in an innovative, creative environment
  • Language courses
  • Health and recreation benefits
  • Family incentives
  • Healthy snack and coffee for free in a brand-new office in Zagreb
  • Lots of internal events - so that we don't miss out on having fun together
  • Professional and personal training opportunities for your further development