Strategic Buyer Electronics Components (f/m/d) 80-100% Job Details | Endress+Hauser

At Endress+Hauser, progress happens through collaboration. As a leading global provider of measuring instruments, our more than 18,000 employees shape the future in the field of process automation. Whether in the innovation and implementation of new technologies within a team, in collaboration in the development of new devices, or in strengthening important relationships with various global industries: Our work is based on building trusting relationships that help everyone succeed. As a family-run company, we look beyond short-term goals and work to create a future-oriented vision for our employees, our customers, and the world in general. We are looking for a Strategic Buyer Electronics Components (f/m/d) to complement our team and strengthen our global procurement activities by driving resilient supplier strategies and ensuring the reliable supply of electronic components for our organization. What is the role about? Do you want to actively help shape procurement strategies and secure long-term supplier relationships? Does it appeal to you to make global supply chains more resilient, sustainable, and efficient? Do you enjoy working internationally, managing strategic partnerships, and driving innovation? Then this position could be just right for you. In your role, you will work closely with global Category Teams, regional stakeholders, and various internal functions, contributing to creating sustainable added value and ensuring security of supply. Which tasks will you undertake? You will: • contribute to the further development of category strategies by conducting market analyses and identifying trends, risks, and opportunities. • implement category strategies for electronic components in your region in close coordination with global teams and responsible parties. • build strong relationships with internal stakeholders at regional and global levels to understand business requirements and ensure acceptance of strategies. • develop and manage strategic supplier portfolios, including selection, qualification, negotiations, contract management, and performance monitoring. • take responsibility for supplier performance in your region, particularly regarding security of supply, quality, costs, sustainability, and delivery reliability. • drive supplier development programs and optimization projects along the supply chain, for example regarding costs, Lean Management, inventories, or digitalization, as well as escalating and sustainably resolving delivery and quality issues with suppliers. What do we expect from you? You: • have a completed degree or a comparable qualification in a technical, commercial, or supply chain environment and bring at least 10 years of experience in strategic procurement, ideally in an electronics or technical environment. • possess sound knowledge in supplier and contract management as well as in supply chain processes; experience in the procurement of electronic components is a plus. • think strategically and analytically and are able to translate strategies into concrete measures. • communicate and negotiate confidently in an international environment and manage stakeholders effectively. • work in a team-oriented and goal-oriented manner with a strong focus on customer needs and sustainable results. • are willing to travel approximately 10%, mainly within Europe, and have very good English skills; German is an advantage. What can you expect from us? • We are a family-run company with great commitment and a sustainable vision. • We promote lifelong learning through diverse training and further education opportunities, internal knowledge transfer, and e-learning. • We value a balanced work-life balance and offer flexible working hours as well as opportunities for mobile working. • We support sustainable mobility offers such as public transport, thereby facilitating your commute. • We ensure that you work in modern premises with ergonomically equipped workstations. • We attach great importance to the well-being of our employees and offer attractive benefits as well as comprehensive health offers. How do you apply? To apply, we ask you to upload your documents to our career page. For data protection reasons, applications received by e-mail unfortunately cannot be considered. *Agencies, personnel service providers, or similar companies are asked to refrain from the unsolicited submission of profiles and inquiries regarding a possible collaboration. We are currently not working with external service providers for this position. All unsolicited applications from service providers will not be considered and will be deleted without further review. We thank you for your understanding.*