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Who we are

At Sonova, we envision a world where everyone can enjoy the delight of hearing. This vision inspires us and fuels our commitment to developing innovative solutions that improve hearing health and human connection - from personal audio devices and wireless communication systems to hearing aids and cochlear implants. We're dedicated to providing outstanding customer experiences through our global audiological care services, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to engage fully with the world around them.

Guided by a culture of continuous improvement that fosters resilience and self-motivation, our team is united by a shared commitment to excellence and a deep sense of pride in our work, each of us playing a vital role in creating meaningful change, 

Here you’ll find a diverse range of opportunities that span both consumer and medical solutions and the freedom to shape your career while making an impact on the lives of others. Join us in our mission to create a more connected world, where every voice is heard and every story matters.

Wedemark, Germany

Operational Purchasing Specialist (m/f/d)

160001

Location: Hannover, Germany
Department: Global Supply Planning

 

As an Operational Purchasing Specialist, you’ll be part of our Global Supply Planning team – a key function that connects operations, sales, and product management. You’ll ensure the reliable availability of products across our global supply chain, keeping a close eye on inventory, supplier performance, and delivery timelines.

In return for your analytical mindset, precision, and collaborative approach, you’ll find a dynamic international environment where your ideas are valued, your development is supported, and your work directly contributes to making hearing care accessible worldwide.

 

More about the role:

 

• Manage operative purchasing activities for a defined product portfolio – from order placement to supplier communication
• Coordinate product availability across global warehouses and support new product launches
• Collaborate closely with strategic purchasing to ensure pricing and component availability
• Maintain item and master data and ensure accuracy in supplier delivery information within the ERP system
• Partner with logistics teams on freight and delivery coordination
• Conduct regular supply and inventory reviews, providing key data for decision-making and KPIs
• Continuously seek opportunities to optimize purchasing processes and reduce costs

 

More about you:

 

• Completed commercial training with a focus on business administration, supply chain, or similar (e.g., APICS, CSCP, CTSC, CPIM)
• 2–5 years of experience in operational purchasing or supply planning, ideally in an international environment
• Strong command of German and English (written and spoken)
• High level of accuracy, reliability, and organizational skills
• Experienced in working with ERP systems (preferably JDE, Futurmaster, or SAP)
• Excellent communication skills and intercultural competence – able to collaborate across teams and functions
• Confident user of Microsoft Office 365
• Positive mindset with a proactive, solution-oriented approach

 

More about what we offer:

 

We offer our employees more than just a workplace. You can expect an open and supportive company culture with exciting, international projects under the Sennheiser brand – part of the Sonova Group since 2022.

You’ll benefit from:
• Structured onboarding with a dedicated company buddy
• Flexible working models and a 35-hour workweek for better work-life balance
• Remuneration according to the collective agreement of the Lower Saxony metal industry, including holiday pay and 30 days of annual leave
• Broad learning and development opportunities with individual growth plans
• Attractive employee discounts on Sennheiser products and additional corporate benefits
• The opportunity to shape our workplace culture through the annual HearMe employee survey

The Sennheiser brand

The Sennheiser brand stands for premium quality in the field of audio products. 
At Sonova Consumer Hearing, we develop and offer consumer devices such as headphones, soundbars and speech-enhanced hearables under the brand license of Sennheiser.

The business is headquartered in Wedemark, Germany, and has approximately 650 employees worldwide. To continue to be among the best in the industry, we are always on the lookout for outstanding talent.

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