Procurement Specialist (m/w/d)

Job Description

Skeleton is scaling production of its ultracapacitors and SuperBattery cells in Leipzig. Your goal as Procurement Specialist is to ensure that the supply chain needs of Skeleton Technologies are met in a timely and cost-effective manner. The Procurement Specialist reviews costs, develop relationships with vendors and suppliers and offers suggestions for where and how much material and supplies to buy.

Your tasks in the net zero journey

• Planning, ordering, and coordinating raw materials as well as other parts and resources that are needed to manufacture products according to commodity split according to all entities from Skeleton Technologies Group.
• Responsible for material availability to meet production schedule.
• Maintenance of Master Data for assigned parts. * Determining the required materials and generating purchase orders.
• Scheduling and overseeing the supply and delivery of materials and products.
• Balance inventory levels to minimize excess and obsolescence and maintain proper levels of inventory.
• Manage inventory issues, schedule changes, and cancellations.
• Distribute forecasts to supply base.
• Coordinate with other departments regarding production goals, timelines, supplier payments, etc.
• Enable continuous improvements.

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent experience in automation, engineering, computer science or similar.
• Understanding of direct material procurement - components, production parts, raw materials.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems (SAP, Oracle or similar) for demand planning and purchase order management.
• Knowledge of supplier qualification and onboarding processes.
• Familiarity with VMI, blanket orders, and consignment stock models.
• Understanding of technical drawings and component specifications (ability to read and interpret).
• Basic understanding of supply chain risk management - single source, lead times, buffer stock logic.
• Supplier relationship management - performance tracking, escalation handling.
• Cross-functional collaboration - working closely with engineering, production, and quality.
• Data analysis - Excel or similar for spend analysis, price benchmarking, demand forecasting.
• Strong communication - written and verbal, including with international suppliers.

Benefits

• We offer flexible working hours and sufficient freedom for your own ideas.
• A flat hierarchy culture - fostering our great working atmosphere.
• Use the training budget to expand your knowledge and competencies.
• Helpfulness among colleagues is not just an empty phrase but a practice everyday.
• A motivating opportunity for continuous growth at Skeleton.
• An additional day-off every year for your birthday.
• Use our Edenred Voucher Card for your shopping experience with a top-up every month.
• We offer a company pension scheme for your financial security in the future.
• Be active & participate in our internal sports challenges (SkelFitness).
• We have a pet-friendly office.
• We celebrate our successes with Team Events, Summer & New Year's parties, and other initiatives!

We're not just about energy storage. We're about redefining energy for a net zero future, and we'd love for you to be a part of our journey.