Strategic Purchaser (m/f/d) – Electronics

About the Position

We are looking for a Strategic Purchaser (m/f/d) – Electronics to join our team. This role involves developing and maintaining strategic supplier relationships, consolidating the distributor and component manufacturer network at the group level, and identifying savings and optimization potentials through group-wide BOM and component analyses.

Responsibilities

• Development and maintenance of strategic supplier relationships (manufacturers and distributors)
• Consolidation of the distributor and component manufacturer network at group level
• Identification of savings and optimization potentials through group-wide BOM and component analyses
• Negotiation of framework and project prices with manufacturers and distributors at group level
• Analysis of supply chains to reduce and anticipate global risk factors
• Implementation of the group-wide "China reduced" supply chain strategy
• Takeover of group-wide obsolescence management
• Translation of forecast figures into robust procurement strategies
• Creation and tracking of savings analyses
• Support of project teams in the selection of components in the context of development and modification projects

Requirements

• A degree in business administration and/or technology or a commercial/technical vocational training
• First experience in purchasing/procurement of electronic components and parts
• Initial knowledge of the global component markets (manufacturer/distributor landscape, market dynamics)
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Confident handling of MS Office
• Very good knowledge of German and English, both written and spoken
• Analytical, solution-oriented mindset and hands-on mentality
• Independent and structured way of working as well as enjoyment of working in a dynamic team
• Willingness to take occasional business trips

We Offer

As a global industrial company with nine sites in Germany, as well as in Belgium, Italy, Canada, the USA, and Asia, we develop, manufacture, and market our highly specialized industrial cameras, modular image processing systems, and software solutions for machine vision, research, and high-tech applications.

Benefit from exciting projects, a strong network, and a wide range of development opportunities. Cross-location and cross-disciplinary collaboration pools expertise and enables comprehensive, one-stop solutions. We place great value on an open and communicative atmosphere, in which we allow plenty of scope for collaboration, feedback, and ideas. We offer you a broad insight into the company’s operations, enabling you to work independently and play an active role.

With us, you’ll find:

• A future-proof job in an international company with clear career prospects
• Attractive working conditions and fair, performance- and market-based pay
• Personal development – individual induction, opportunities for professional growth and further training, and open dialogue on an equal footing
• Extras – flexible working time arrangements, the option of part-time hybrid working, various benefits such as: the meinEAP programme, Corporate Benefits, JobRad, 30 days’ annual leave…
• Regular team events and sporting activities
• Varied and interesting tasks in a modern working environment
• A values-driven working culture – we are down-to-earth, respectful, and innovative

About the Company

Join our team and help shape the future of innovative image processing solutions with us – we look forward to receiving your application!