Purchasing

Whether in general or raw material purchasing - we ensure sustainable competitive advantages through trusting cooperation with leading suppliers as well as efficiency, quality, flexibility and innovation. We also guarantee a secure supply of steel mill raw materials for the smelting plants. The global procurement of raw materials is based on strategic considerations and takes economic efficiency, expediency and economy into account as key factors.

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Philosophy

The consistent utilisation of internal and external potential is a critical success factor in achieving Böhler’s vision – to ensure success through a lively, adaptable corporate culture and customer satisfaction with the help of delivery reliability, quality and service.

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Supplier management

Reliable, innovative and cost-conscious suppliers/manufacturers are the basis for a cooperative and long-term collaboration. Suppliers are selected with these aspects in mind. Our aim is to establish preferred suppliers with whom we can develop strategic partnerships.

Supplier management consists of the following steps:

  • Supplier identification
  • Supplier selection
  • Supplier qualification
  • Supplier assessment and evaluation
  • Supplier development

An interdisciplinary team at BÖHLER Edelstahl GmbH selects suppliers according to technical, commercial and strategic criteria.

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How do you become our supplier?

Please briefly introduce yourself by completing the questionnaire. We will review your application and get in touch with you.
Heike Jauck
Heike Jauck

Head of Raw Material Purchasing

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    Hannes Reiterer
    Hannes Reiterer

    Head: General Purchasing

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