Senior Purchasing Manager - Electric Projects

Jungheinrich AG

Jungheinrich AG

Zagreb, Croatia
Posted on Mar 14, 2026

Senior Procurement Manager - Electric Projects


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.

  • Project Purchasing Leadership: Drive all procurement activities within assigned projects, ensuring alignment with technical and commodity strategies.
  • Supplier Selection & Management: Identify, evaluate, and nominate suppliers for all project phases (A1/A2 samples, prototypes, pilot series, SOP).
  • Contract Negotiation: Lead negotiations on commercial terms and conditions, ensuring cost targets and compliance.
  • Scheduling & Delivery Assurance: Secure timely delivery of purchased parts, monitor milestones, and manage escalation if needed.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Keep internal stakeholders updated on project purchasing status, risks, and decisions.
  • Interface Management: Act as the primary link between project teams, commodity managers, and suppliers.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Engage with engineering, quality, logistics, and finance teams for technical alignment and risk mitigation.
  • Strategic Inputs: Provide feedback on commodity strategies and participate in cross-divisional initiatives.

Use your skills.

  • Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Professional Experience: Several years in technical procurement or project purchasing, ideally in an international environment.
  • Language Skills: Fluent English (mandatory), German preferred; additional languages are a plus.
  • IT Skills: Proficiency in SAP and MS365 tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Miro).
  • Legal knowledge, Manufacturing expertise
  • Ability to lead complex price and contract negotiations independently.
  • Strong organizational skills for managing multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Competence in cost analysis, investment planning, and risk management.
  • Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and supplier executives.

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