Hamburg / Germany, Graduates

Young Professional@tesa (f/m)
Purchase Cost Estimating

Procurement

The tesa Group is offering international graduates the opportunity to plan and lead complex projects of relevance to the global organization, in addition to providing best-in-class coaching and outstanding career opportunities.

Your main tasks

We are looking for a highly motivated graduate to join the global purchasing department located at our headquarters in Hamburg. Working in a multinational environment, you will support tesa to create the best possible customer value for the entire product life cycle by developing and implementing cost estimating as one of tesa’s core purchasing tools.

Following a dedicated induction program covering all relevant functions, your main tasks within this project will be as follows:

  • Identify cost estimating opportunities by analyzing and segmenting the global tesa purchasing business
  • Develop cost estimating methods and a calculation model for these strategic segments
  • Visit supplier production facilities, evaluate key process parameters and calculate purchase cost estimates
  • Negotiate identified cost gaps with suppliers
  • Implement the tool in selected business segments in serial production and new product development purchasing
  • Interact with controlling, R&D and purchasing functions at company headquarters and plants worldwide
  • Implement cost estimating in the Asian purchasing organization

The successful candidate is likely to hold a Master’s degree or Diploma in a technical, industrial or commercial discipline, preferably underpinned by a good understanding of purchasing and engineering in a relevant sector. Your academic track record will be complemented by international experience gained as part of foreign internships (at least six months in duration) or initial project work. Experience in international and cross-functional projects would be an advantage.

In addition we expect

  • Highly developed analytical and conceptual skills
  • Self-motivated, proactive and result-oriented approach
  • Ability to use initiative and shape future activities
  • Excellent interpersonal communication, presentation and negotiating skills
  • Cross-functional and intercultural awareness
  • Pragmatic, cost-conscious and entrepreneurial thinking
  • Fluency in spoken and written English as well as knowledge of another language
  • Willingness to travel frequently and to expatriate abroad for an extended period

If you are keen to take on responsibility in an international environment from the word go, and if your medium-term objective is to work abroad, you should consider applying now. Personal career advancement within the company will be supported by a tailor-made development program.

Do you think tesa?

Then we look forward to meeting you. Please take advantage of the efficient online application option for submitting your informative documents. Or apply stating the reference number 3262 at the agency commissioned by us: rexx systems GmbH, attn. Mr. Kristian Kretschmann, Heidenkampsweg 101, 20097 Hamburg, Germany, telephone + 49 40 890080-0. You can get more information at www.tesa.com.