Key Responsibilities of the Direct procurement specialist include:

• Responsible for the procurement of electronic and mechanical components for our production processes.
• Evaluation of supplier offers with regard to prices, quality, and delivery times, as well as optimizing the existing supplier network.
• Preparation of inquiries, negotiation of contracts, and establishment of purchasing conditions.
• Close coordination with internal departments such as production, development, and quality control to coordinate material requirements.
• Actively identify cost reduction and efficiency optimization potentials in supply chain management.
• Establish and maintain long-term supplier relationships.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure timely availability of materials.
• Solution-oriented handling of supply shortages and deviations in the procurement process.

Position Requirements:

Must have:

• Several years of demonstrable professional experience in the operational and strategic procurement of electronic / electromechanical and mechanical components
• Background in commerce and technical (electronic and/or mechanical) or a comparable business education
• Negotiation skills and the ability to successfully conclude procurement contracts.
• Experience in supply chain management and optimizing procurement processes
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making
• Team player, flexibility and resilience
• Strong communication skills in English

Nice to have:

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience with group structures and the corresponding reporting
• Excellent decision-making mindset
• Experience in using ERP systems, primarily MS Navision
• Strong MS Office skills and especially Excel.
• German language skills