Strategic Buyer
Core
Strategic Buyer responsible for managing dedicated technical categories (Electronics, Mechanics, IT Software & Hardware, Third-Party Products, Emitters, or Detectors) across global sites to ensure supply continuity, cost efficiency, and innovation.
Role type
Senior IC strategic buyer / category manager
Builds
Supply chain resilience, cost savings, and standardized procurement policies for high-technology systems
Domain
Industrial manufacturing / high-technology components
Required skills
strategic category management, supplier selection and qualification, commercial negotiation, total cost of ownership analysis, SAP proficiency, project management, risk assessment, contract law knowledge
Preferred skills
German, Chinese, or Hindi language fluency, experience with formed/extruded metals, plastics, or machined parts
Technologies
SAP, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Develop and implement cross-site category strategies; conduct global market analyses and manage supplier performance; identify new suppliers and propose alternative materials; lead commercial and contractual negotiations; develop product cost-driver models; maintain source data in SAP; lead continuous-improvement initiatives
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
