Category Manager - Electronics
Want to be part of a growing team?
With the industry growing at a rapid pace, a leading industrial company are looking to grow their procurement department. Within procurement, everything revolves around the market! It has never been so important to start growing with companies that are looking towards a sustainable future - they need professionals like you! Be apart of this exciting culture and take the next step in your career with a trusted industrial manufacturer.
Your tasks:
Conduct and execute global procurement market analysis
Identify, define and implement strategies with the technical, quality, R&D and engineering team with regards to cost optimisation and supplier coordination
Conduct supplier selection processes and evaluations with the integration of a modern software and specialist team
Create tender implementation progression tracker and implement awards
Negotiate prices and contracts with international suppliers and services
Optimise the existing supplier network by conducting supplier evaluations and analysis
Consistently implement strategies to optimise quality and create cost deficiencies
Conduct internal value and cost analysis cross departmentally with all suppliers
Conduct supplier audits
Your Profile:
Excellent English and C1 German communication (Written, reading and spoken)
Bachelor's degree minimum - preferably in mechanical engineering or any technical studies
5 years experience within procurement working with electronic or mechanical components
Extensive knowledge and experience in product development within the manufacturing process
Excellent communication skills
Team player
Willing to travel 20% to visit suppliers