YOUR TASKS
• Globally identify and evaluate potential suppliers for electronic components procurement (manufacturers/distributors for passive/active components)
• Negotiate contracts, pricing and terms with suppliers to ensure competitive and cost-effective procurement.
• Monitor global market trends in the electronic components area.
• Closely collaborate with engineering and production teams to understand component requirements and specifications.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure excellence in delivery and quality performance.
• Develop and implement material saving programs incl. contract negotiation, VA/VE & resourcing activities.
• Determine a global category strategy for electronic components based on demands, markets and supplier developments to optimize costs and minimize risks.
• Identify procurement risks and opportunities and support other functions in case of escalations.
• Drive Business Review Meetings and lead main negotiations.

Requirements
• Commercial and / or technical university degree or comparable
• Minimum 3 – 5 years of experience in procurement of electronic components,
preferably in the automotive industry
• Profound experience and knowledge in electronic components and their applications
in automotive systems
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills, strategic & analytic thinking
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a global team with solid intercultural competencies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent in English
• Willingness to travel