Buyer - Procurement
About the job
- A completed commercial vocational training or comparable qualification is required.
- Purchasing experience is desirable but not required; career changers are also welcome.
- Confident use of standard Microsoft Office applications is required.
- Ability to work independently, reliably, and in a goal-oriented manner.
- Analytical skills are required.
- Flexibility, independence, and strong negotiation skills are required.
- Business-fluent German and English, spoken and written, are required.
- Strong communication skills and organizational ability are required.
- Prepare market analyses.
- Manage suppliers independently.
- Conduct price negotiations with suppliers.
- Handle orders end to end, from determining quantities and recording orders through possible collection from the supplier and ensuring timely delivery to Trilog.
- Develop and implement cost-saving measures, including finding lower-cost alternatives.
- Ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.
- Resolve supplier-related issues, including incorrect invoices, incorrect or late deliveries, and other complaints.
- Create, check, and maintain orders in the merchandise management system.
- Create new articles and suppliers in the merchandise management system.
- Monitor inventory to ensure product availability.
- Reorder articles in appropriate quantities according to the system's suggested orders.
- Check and maintain supplier framework agreements.
- Develop and implement cost-reduction measures.
- Update all article data to reflect changing regulations and European rules.
- Purchasing experience is desirable but not required.
About the company
Triathlon Group ofrece soluciones de almacenamiento de energía basadas en baterías. Desarrolla, fabrica y distribuye baterías de plomo-ácido y litio, además de sistemas completos de almacenamiento de energía para almacenar electricidad y suministrarla cuando se necesita. Las baterías y los sistemas pueden incorporar diferentes chemistries (plomo-ácido e ion de litio) para aplicaciones como respaldo, grid y uso comercial. La empresa se diferencia de sus competidores al cubrir todo el ciclo de producto, desde desarrollo y producción hasta distribución, y al enfocarse en soluciones respetuosas con el medio ambiente. Su objetivo es proveer soluciones de almacenamiento de energía confiables y sostenibles que ayuden a gestionar la electricidad de forma más eficiente.
Company Size
1-10
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Spain
Founded
1991
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- January 2026 control gives Sunlight direct synergies across sourcing, sales, and manufacturing.
- Triathlon France was fully absorbed in 2024, strengthening France's €250 million battery market presence.
- Martin Hartmann joined Sunlight's board and commercial team, preserving Triathlon's operating know-how.
What critics are saying
- Sunlight now controls Triathlon completely, so any integration failure directly hits the subsidiary.
- Triathlon's France integration under Sunlight centralizes decisions, risking local customer churn before 2027 renewals.
- If Sunlight strips autonomy, Triathlon becomes a brand line, ending as an independent employer.
What makes Triathlon Group unique
- Triathlon pairs lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries for forklifts, AGVs, and industrial vehicles.
- Sunlight completed 100% ownership on January 15, 2026, unifying industrial battery assets.
- Its systems reach over 95 countries through Sunlight's expanded commercial platform.
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- Training Programs