Category Expert - Procurement Equipment and MRO (d/m/w)
Premstätten, Styria, Austria - ams-OSRAM AG
Sense the power of light
The ams OSRAM Group is a global leader in innovative light and sensor solutions. With more than 110 years of industry experience, we combineengineering excellence and global manufacturing with a passion for cutting-edge innovation enabling transformative advancements in theautomotive, industrial, medical, and consumer industries. "Sense the power of light" - our success is based on the deep understanding of thepotential of light and distinct portfolio of emitter and sensor technologies. Around 19,700 employees worldwide drive innovations alongside societalmegatrends.
Find out more about us on https://ams-osram.com
Your new responsibilities
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies for semiconductor manufacturing equipment, spare parts, and services
- Align suppliers with future technology objectives and drive innovation through early collaboration with R&D and Operations
- Analyze cost structures and implement cost reduction initiatives through strategic negotiations, while optimizing the supply chain to improvethe availability of equipment, spare parts, and services
- Collaborate within cross-functional teams to ensure quality standards, mitigate risks, and effectively manage issues
- Conduct market analyses to enable advantageous deals and partnerships that align procurement activities with business objectives andtechnology roadmaps
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws and company policies, while continuously improving procurement processes and tools to increaseefficiency and the overall value contribution of the procurement function
- Establish supplier performance metrics and further develop the respective category to support future investments
Who we are looking for
- Completed university degree (Master's degree or equivalent diploma) in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering,Business Administration, or a completed commercial/vocational qualification with extensive professional experience
- Several years of professional experience in technical procurement, category management and/or sales within the semiconductor industry
- Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes combined with a solid technical understanding
- Strong results orientation (ensuring target costs, target schedules, and defined quality standards for all procured equipment and materials
- Good user knowledge of SAP and Ariba, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Strong assertiveness and teamwork skills combined with excellent communication abilities
- Fluent German and English language skills, both written and spoken
- Willingness to travel (10-20%)
We offer competitive salaries and additional benefits based on your performance, experience and qualification. The employment is in accordance with the collective salary and wage agreement for employees of the electrical and electronics industry,employment group G (https://www.feei.at/aktuelles/mindestloehne-und-gehaelter-eei/).
We offer a higher compensation depending on your expertise and skills.
Please contact Daria Berezova for further information via DARIA.BEREZOVA@AMS-OSRAM.COM or +49 (941) 8501571.