Category Expert (d/m/w/d) Direct Material
Core
Sourcing new materials, technologies, and suppliers for optical components in LED, laser, and Datacom applications while fostering supplier innovation.
Role type
Senior Category Expert (Direct Material)
Builds
Photonic Engines ecosystem and optical component supply chains
Domain
Semiconductor, Photonics, LED, Datacom
Required skills
Semiconductor/LED/Photonics/Datacom technology knowledge, Supplier qualification and negotiation, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis, Market and technology analysis, Project management, SAP proficiency
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
SAP
Responsibilities
Manage supplier onboarding, qualification, and contract management; Conduct data-driven material cost analyses and cost modeling; Support internal stakeholders from R&D and Business Lines with technical and commercial advice; Identify cost optimization and productivity improvement potentials; Participate in global category and sourcing strategy development; Lead procurement activities within international development and investment projects.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
