Manage assigned material categories in alignment with other material categories and with overarching procurement strategy (analyze and classify spend and suppliers)
Supplier Management in alignment with the material category strategy regarding quality, cost, R&D and logistics
Identify and implement optimization levers and report progress
Coordinate, implement and evaluate tender
Qualify, develop and consolidate suppliers
Continuously review the innovation portfolio of strategic suppliers
Conduct yearly business reviews and yearly contract management
Lead supplier negotiations, evaluations and audits
Qualifications
Degree in business / business engineering / mechanical engineering / chemistry / physics or similar
Profound experience in international procurement / supply chain management or development
Profound knowledge in procurement and logistics
Profound experience in category management in the context of a high tech manufacturing corporation
Strong technical understanding, ideally in electronics, polymers or mechanical processing
Work experience in project management, ideally in agile development
Analytical skills paired with a structured working method
Strong communication skills and proficient appearance
Willingness to travel to internal and external stakeholders paired with intercultural competencies
Ability to clearly communicate complex matters to internal and external top management
