Full-Time
Lead Buyer Indirekter Einkauf
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Posted on 9/8/2026
Metabo
11-50 employees
Manufactures power tools and accessories
No salary listed
Nürtingen, Germany
Hybrid
Up to 2 days of home office per week.
Bachelor's
 Operations & Logistics (1) |
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- You have initial professional experience in procurement based on a technical or commercial vocational qualification with further training or a degree.
- You work independently, are well organized, and can manage processes and suppliers in a goal-oriented manner.
- You communicate confidently in German at C1 level or higher and English at B2 level or higher.
- You have strong negotiation skills and an understanding of savings potential.
- You have experience with SAP and common Microsoft Office applications.
- Maintain existing supplier relationships and expand the network in indirect procurement to ensure reliable cooperation.
- Analyze existing processes, identify improvement potential, and actively advance digitalization within the indirect procurement team.
- Independently conduct commercial and contractual negotiations in the non-production material procurement area and manage tenders.
- Continuously identify savings opportunities and support the development of efficient procurement processes.
- Knowledge of freight-forwarding procurement.
Metabo makes high-quality power tools and accessories manufactured in Germany. Its handheld tools like angle grinders and battery tool systems feature safety designs such as the S-automatic slip clutch, a mechanical disc brake, and an auto-balance system, and they undergo strict endurance testing with tightly controlled production. The company differentiates itself through more than 700 patents across mechanical, electronic, and battery designs, plus a global service network and a 3-year warranty on tools, batteries, and chargers. Its goal is to help tools work harder, run smoother, and last longer while prioritizing safety and reliability.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Nürtingen, Germany
Founded
2004
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- January and February 2026 launches show active product investment in concrete, metal, and fastening.
- Germany-based production continues unchanged, preserving manufacturing credibility and engineering continuity.
- Unified branding across KOKI brands simplifies sales, parts, and marketing execution in North America.
What critics are saying
- Metabo North America disappears into Metabo HPT by mid-2026, erasing brand-specific careers.
- Battery-platform overlap and renamed SKUs confuse customers, distributors, and internal teams.
- Competitors like Milwaukee and DeWalt dominate jobsite mindshare, squeezing Metabo's North American relevance.
What makes Metabo unique
- German-made professional tools still ship under Metabo engineering, now folded into KOKI Group.
- Metabo HPT launched Tracker Pro in February 2026 with Apple Find My integration.
- The 2026 rebrand consolidates Metabo North America into one North American power-tool identity.
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