Buyer (m/f/d)
Dr. Eckel Animal Nutrition GmbH & Co. KGRhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Posted April 7, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Dr. Eckel Animal Nutrition GmbH & Co. KG is a family-owned German company founded in 1994, specializing in innovative feed additives that promote animal welfare and sustainable nutrition. With a focus on developing resource-efficient and climate-friendly products, Dr. Eckel offers a range of solutions including prebiotics, probiotics, and mycotoxin binders. The company's commitment to innovation is evident through its significant investment in research and development, as well as its multinational team working across 20 countries. Dr. Eckel has been recognized for its excellence in animal nutrition and sustainability, earning awards such as Leading Employer and the 'Top Arbeitgeber im Mittelstand' by FOCUS magazine.
Job Description
The company is seeking a passionate and organized Buyer to ensure optimal delivery, manage stock levels, and negotiate favorable offers in an international environment. The role involves order implementation, monitoring, control, complaint management, invoice verification, analysis, reporting, and supporting strategic planning.
Requirements
- Commercial training (e.g., industrial clerk, forwarding agent, wholesale and foreign trade clerk)
- Professional experience in international procurement, ideally in a production environment
- Good understanding of processes and regulations for importing goods
- Familiarity with contract law (not required)
- IT-savvy and confident in using MS Office (especially Excel), Navision and Power BI
- Fluency in German and English
Benefits
- Further education and training
- Development opportunities
- Flexible working hours
- Health and well-being programs
- 27 days of vacation per year + up to 5 days of unpaid extra vacation
- Buddy program for onboarding
- Team events
- Language courses
- E-charging stations
- Insurance benefits
