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Strategic Purchaser (all genders)

Join KEBA Energy Automation in Linz as a Strategic Purchaser. Manage supplier selection, negotiations, and procurement projects in a supportive, family-friendly environment with health benefits and flexible work options.

Flexible Full time UTC+01:00 Updated 1 day ago
Salary
From €3,800 /month

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Das Zusammenspiel unterschiedlicher Talente und Könnerschaften ist es, was bei unseren Mitarbeiter:innen Begeisterung und Innovationskraft entfacht.

Eine einzigartige Atmosphäre, die echtes Teamwork fördert, macht auch das Besondere möglich: Eine Gemeinschaft, die neben dem Spaß an der Arbeit auch eine außergewöhnliche Performance hervorbringt.

Wir bieten Raum für deine Fähigkeiten und Begabungen!

What you achieve with us

  • Selection and qualification of project-specific suppliers
  • Identification, evaluation and onboarding of new suppliers, taking into account quality, costs, delivery performance and sustainability criteria
  • Monitoring of KPIs and implementation of improvement measures
  • Active participation in cross-functional projects within the global procurement organisation
  • Conducting market analyses, benchmarking and risk analyses
  • Conducting price and contract negotiations with international suppliers
  • Helping to shape and further develop global procurement processes and tools

How you convince us

  • A completed technical or business degree (university or university of applied sciences, e.g. industrial engineering, electrical engineering, supply chain management, business administration)
  • Several years' professional experience in strategic procurement
  • Experience in international sourcing, preferably in Eastern Europe
  • Excellent knowledge of manufacturing processes in mechanical engineering and sheet metal working
  • Business fluency in English
  • Experience with SAP

This awaits you

Do you desire a long-term perspective?

We offer you a good start with professional training and competent contact persons. You can expect a family-friendly corporate culture. You work in a well-rehearsed team and with short decision-making paths.

Do you want a healthy balance?

Our extensive program around health & fitness (from the canteen to sports events to the company doctor) makes it possible.

Is sustainability a concern for you?

Just like us! We produce locally for local markets. Getting to work by public transport - no problem with our transport allowance! Because KEBA is centrally located and is well connected to public transport. If you prefer to cycle, you will enjoy our service bike benefit.

Salary

You can expect an attractive and market-compliant salary. The minimum salary on a full-time basis is EUR 3.800,-- gross per month. Of course, we pay more - depending on your qualifications and professional experience. In addition, a comprehensive benefits package awaits you.

Benefits

We offer you more than just a job: a building block for your future.

  • cafeteria
  • weekly fruit basket
  • transport subsidy
  • flexible working hours
  • health & fitness
  • individual job design
  • home office
  • flexible working time models
  • initial and continuing education
  • buddy program
  • bonus
  • leisure option
  • business bike
  • more

Daniela Drasl is looking forward to your online application.

Daniela Drasl freut sich über deine Onlinebewerbung und wird sich umgehend mit dir in Verbindung setzen!

At KEBA, we live equality and diversity.
Our job advertisement is aimed at all interested parties.

Pay & benefits

From €3,800 /mo
Health insurance Flexible hours Learning budget Commuter benefits Meal allowance

About this role

Posted
8 Oct 2026
Updated
8 Oct 2026
Job type
Full time
Workplace
Flexible
Sectors
Working hours
UTC+01:00
Experience
Several years' professional experience in strategic procurement

About KEBA Energy Automation

Company Overview

Name

KEBA Energy Automation, part of KEBA Group AG, a privately owned Austrian company

Headquarters

Linz, Austria

Founded

1968

Size

Approximately 2,100 employees worldwide and revenue of €514.9 million in fiscal year 2024/25 (source: keba.com)

What They Do

KEBA Energy Automation is the energy-focused division of the KEBA Group, specializing in automation solutions (source: keba.com). The company develops and manufactures AC and DC charging solutions for electric vehicles, control systems for heat pumps and biomass heating, as well as drive solutions for wind turbines (source: wikipedia.org). Beyond e-mobility, their portfolio also includes control technologies for heating systems and a wide range of automation solutions for industrial applications such as mechanical engineering, robotics, and plastics processing (source: keba.com). With over 250,000 wallboxes sold since 2009, e-mobility represents a significant business area within energy automation (source: keba.com). The combination of in-house development, manufacturing, and international presence makes KEBA a leading provider of precise, dynamic, and reliable automation solutions (source: linkedin.com).

Projects & Track Record

KEBA highlights key product milestones, including the development of the first charging station prototype in 2009 and the sale of over 250,000 wallboxes, underscoring its strong market position in charging infrastructure (source: wsed.at). In 2024, KEBA expanded its portfolio by acquiring EnerCharge GmbH to offer DC charging solutions and further develop charging infrastructure (source: keba.com). In the industrial sector, KEBA has extensive experience with automation solutions for wind turbines and other demanding machinery, focusing on precise control and reliability (source: keba.com). Its international presence with 28 subsidiaries in 16 countries, including Germany, Switzerland, USA, China, and India, highlights the company’s global orientation (source: wsed.at).

Recent Developments

In 2024, KEBA launched the open automation platform Kemro X for machine and robot manufacturers, complemented by an AI extension module for control (source: keba.com). Additionally, the KeDrive D5 was introduced as a compact drive solution for applications with few axes (source: keba.com). The acquisition of EnerCharge GmbH in the same year strengthened the portfolio in DC charging technology (source: keba.com). At the 2025 annual press conference, KEBA reported a revenue increase to €514.9 million for fiscal year 2024/25 and a recovery in the energy automation division after two cautious years (source: keba.com). Particularly positive developments were seen in the areas of handover automation and energy automation (source: meinbezirk.at).

Working There

KEBA offers a variety of roles, especially in product management and technical functions with a focus on e-mobility, with locations in Linz and some remote work options (source: linkedin.com). The company culture is strongly engineering-driven, characterized by innovation, high quality standards, and a dynamic work environment (source: keba.com). The Linz headquarters features a large campus with ten buildings dedicated to research and development, production, training, and logistics, enabling close integration of development and manufacturing (source: wsed.at). With around 2,100 employees worldwide, KEBA is a significant employer in the automation industry (source: keba.com).

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