Strategic Buyer - Electronics, B&R Automation
Take your next career step at B&R - a member of the ABB Group with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. At B&R, we have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions: gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity, and generations. Together, we are embarking on a journey where each and every one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences. Join the automation team at B&R.
This position reports to:
Head of Sourcing Electronics
Your role and responsibilities:
1. Ensuring cost optimization for the main product groups/categories for which you are responsible (e.g. considering total costs of ownership, turnover rates, delivery performance)
2. Carrying out professional supplier management (search, selection, classification, further development, implementation, and risk assessment)
3. Proactive market observation and analysis as well as escalation management
4. Interface with R&D and the procurement market to evaluate new technologies and products
5. Leading complex contract negotiations and professional contract management
6. Risk and strategy management for the main product groups/categories
7. Data analysis, controlling, and reporting
8. Strategic cooperation with global ABB category teams for electronic components
Qualifications for the role:
* Completed commercial and technical training (e.g. industrial engineering)
* Several years of relevant professional experience in international purchasing
* Market knowledge and experience in the field of electronic components (semiconductors, embedded products, etc.) desired
* Confident handling of MS Office applications, experience with SAP module MM an advantage
* Very good knowledge of German and English
* Diplomatic and assertive personality with strong negotiating skills
More about us:
At B&R, you can expect an exciting and challenging job with an individually tailored introductory training. You will work in agile teams where you have the opportunity to actively contribute and drive ideas forward. Our flexible work models (e.g. flextime, hybrid) offer you an optimal work-life balance. Our unique B&R spirit is characterized by appreciation, communication at eye level, and an informal work culture. We offer you customized training and development programs as well as exciting development opportunities within the company. Numerous other B&R benefits (Parental Leave Program, Employee Assistance Program, and many more) round off our offer. In order to comply with legal regulations, we refer to the minimum salary of the collective agreement of the electrical and electronics industry of 4,215.39 € gross/month. There is a clear willingness to overpay, depending on qualifications and experience. We look forward to receiving your application (documents submitted in English are appreciated). If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr