Buyer German Speaker (m/w/d)

Become a Buyer at sonnen in Cairo, Egypt, where you'll manage purchasing activities, ensure material availability, and optimize inventory levels. Enjoy the opportunity to contribute to clean energy solutions while working in a dynamic team. Proficiency in German and English is required, along with experience in strategic purchasing. Join sonnen as a Buyer in Cairo, Egypt, and play a crucial role in driving the energy transition. You will independently manage planning and purchasing activities, ensuring timely deliveries and optimal inventory levels. Collaborate closely with category managers and other supply chain teams to achieve quality and cost reduction targets. This role requires excellent German and English skills, along with experience in strategic purchasing. Enjoy the chance to make a positive impact on climate change while working with innovative technologies.

sonnen Cairo, Egypt On-site Full Time UTC+02:00

sonnen

Company Overview

Name

sonnen GmbH

Headquarters

Berlin, Germany

Year Founded

2010

Business Model

Sector

Energy Storage and Renewable Energy

Core Activities

Development and manufacturing of smart energy storage systems and solutions for residential and commercial use.

Revenue Streams

Sales of energy storage systems, energy management software, and energy services.

Locations & Geography

Global Presence

Germany, United States, Australia, Austria, Switzerland

Company Culture

Mission & Values

Their mission is to create a sustainable energy future by empowering individuals and communities to produce, store, and manage their own energy.

Work Environment

They promote a collaborative and innovative work environment that encourages creativity and teamwork.

Employee Development

They offer various training programs and opportunities for professional growth.

Activities & Projects

Current Projects

They are currently involved in projects aimed at expanding their energy storage solutions across Europe and North America.

Innovations

They have developed the sonnenBatterie, a smart energy storage system that integrates with solar energy systems.

Sustainability Practices

They focus on sustainable manufacturing processes and promote the use of renewable energy sources.

Career Opportunities

Job Openings

Typical job openings include roles in engineering, sales, and project management.

Benefits & Perks

They offer competitive salaries, flexible working hours, and opportunities for remote work.

Contact Information

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Job Description

Clean and affordable energy for all is one of the greatest challenges of our time. Sonnen has been committed to this mission since 2010 and is now represented in Europe, the USA and Australia with over 1,000 team members globally. In Germany, our offices are located in the beautiful Wildpoldsried (Allgäu) and the vibrating heart of Berlin Kreuzberg.

At sonnen, we are building the energy system of the future. To this end, we are developing new technologies and business models that have not existed before. Whether intelligent power storage, virtual power plants or digital services - we set the trends of a new energy world. That means, among other things, the inexpensive production and storage of renewable energy and the intelligent networking of producers and consumers. sonnen thereby gives people around the world the opportunity to become independent of fossil fuels and conventional energy supplier.

We are growing steadily and are looking for people who want to join us in our vision of clean and affordable energy for all while making a positive impact on climate change.

What you will do to help drive energy transition

Independently carry out planning and purchasing activities with the goal of achieving specified delivery times, lead times, inventory levels, and high delivery quantities/reliability.
Review order confirmations and monitor delivery timelines.
Ensure material availability when introducing new product generations.
Monitor inventory levels and optimize them to defined target levels.
Ensure discontinuation control and monitor surplus and unusable material.
Maintain master data in SAP (e.g., statistics and maintain procurement and supplier master data, delivery times, Incoterms, prices, etc.).
Complaint management – Service & Quality Management.
Close collaboration with category managers to achieve quality, optimal delivery times, and cost reduction targets, as well as support all necessary measures.
Independent implementation as a buyer in various purchasing projects (e.g., market analyses and inquiries) and initiating supplier decisions.
X-functional collaboration with other supply chain teams, as well as production, quality, development, and service.
Organization and management of supplier meetings and workshops internally and externally

What you will need for that journey

Successfully completed commercial training or a BA degree and several years of experience in strategic and operational purchasing at a manufacturing company
Excellent written and spoken German and English skills
Proficient in SAP and MS Office applications
Independent and responsible working style
Good communication skills, high level of commitment, and ability to work as a team