Westfalen AG & Co. KG is hiring a Supply Chain Specialist in Münster on a permanent, full-time basis with an immediate start. This role independently plans and controls weekly purchasing, sales, and production volumes for air separation plants, manages supplier relationships across Europe, and coordinates the procurement and logistics of cryogenic, liquefied gases.
About Westfalen AG
Industry Focus: Industrial and medical gases, including air separation plant operations
Recognition: Certified family-friendly employer, re-certified in March 2023
Geographic Reach: Supplier and partner relationships across Europe
Specialization: Procurement and logistics of cryogenic, liquefied gases
Culture: “A future in Westphalia is worthwhile” — long-term career development focus
Career Growth & Benefits Opportunity
Job Security: Permanent position with targeted personnel development and paid training
Work & Family: Flexible working hours, mobile working, childcare and eldercare support
Financial Planning: Company pension scheme plus vacation and Christmas bonuses
Lifestyle Benefits: Job ticket, JobRad bicycle leasing, company sports, and Hansefit fitness
Position Overview
As Supply Chain Specialist, you will independently plan and control weekly purchasing, sales, and production volumes for air separation plants. You’ll evaluate new sources of supply nationally and across Europe, obtain offers, compare international conditions, and negotiate contracts. You’ll also manage operational procurement at the country level, create analyses of quantity and price trends, and serve as the central contact coordinating suppliers, logistics, sales, and plant management.
💡 Why This Role Matters: As Supply Chain Specialist at Westfalen AG, you plan and control production volumes for specialized air separation plants, build supplier relationships across European markets, apply strong analytical skills to demand forecasting and customer tender calculations, serve as the key interface between suppliers, logistics, and plant management, and grow your career at a certified family-friendly employer with strong long-term benefits.
Key Responsibilities
Production Planning & Supplier Management
- Independently plan and control weekly purchasing, sales, and production volumes for air separation plants
- Evaluate new sources of supply nationally and across Europe
- Obtain offers, compare international conditions, and conduct contract negotiations with partners
Operational Procurement & Logistics
- Manage operational procurement at the country level, from ordering to invoice verification
- Monitor delivery processes and handle complaints
- Ensure smooth procurement processing accounting for country-specific requirements
Analyses, Calculations & Interface Coordination
- Create evaluations of quantity and price trends and demand analyses
- Support internal clients with calculations for customer tenders
- Serve as the central contact coordinating suppliers, logistics, sales, and plant management
- Manage tasks related to procurement and logistics of cryogenic, liquefied gases
Plant Utilization
- Contribute to efficient plant utilization through proactive planning
- Actively shape collaboration with internal and external partners
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Completed commercial apprenticeship, ideally with further training in purchasing or supply chain management
System Skills
- Proficient use of MS Office and SAP
- Experience with Power BI and scheduling software is an advantage
Essential Skills
- Interest in technical contexts and good understanding of logistical processes
- Strong analytical and conceptual skills with a high affinity for numbers
- Strong communication skills and a proactive, solution-oriented working style
- High level of self-motivation and a strong sense of responsibility
- Assertiveness, teamwork, flexibility, and a strong quality awareness
About Westfalen AG
Join Westfalen AG & Co. KG in Münster, a certified family-friendly employer specializing in industrial and medical gases, including the procurement and logistics of cryogenic, liquefied gases for air separation plants. With a strong focus on long-term career development, Westfalen supports employees with targeted personnel development programs, paid training, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Career Excellence: Build a specialized supply chain career with strong job security, financial planning support, and a genuinely family-friendly working culture.
Who Should Apply?
- Commercially Trained Professionals: With apprenticeship training in purchasing or SCM
- Procurement Specialists: Experienced negotiating with European suppliers
- SAP-Proficient Coordinators: Comfortable with SAP, MS Office, and scheduling tools
- Analytical Planners: Skilled in demand analysis and price trend evaluation
- Cross-Functional Communicators: Strong at coordinating suppliers, logistics, and sales teams
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