Strategic Buyer – Mechanics & Optics (m/f/d)
Core
Own sourcing strategy for mechanical components, precision manufacturing, and passive optics to shape cost structure and supply chain resilience.
Role type
Senior strategic buyer (category management)
Builds
Sourced supply chain for mechanical parts, assemblies, and passive optics
Domain
Aerospace/Space technology, precision manufacturing, optics
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, category management, supplier development, cost breakdown analysis, commercial negotiation, supplier qualification, production transfer management, risk management, project management
Preferred skills
Aerospace/space/defense/automotive/semiconductor industry experience, international sourcing experience, SAP/ERP experience
Technologies
SAP
Responsibilities
Build and maintain category sourcing strategies, analyze cost drivers and supply risk, identify and develop suppliers in key markets, lead outsourcing/transfer of parts, run RFQs and commercial negotiations, negotiate long-term agreements, lead supplier evaluation and selection, develop alternative sources for critical parts, monitor supplier performance, maintain category roadmaps and risk registers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC