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Join our team at AIXTRON and shape the future. Are you ready to challenge the status quo?

At AIXTRON, the leading provider of deposition systems for the semiconductor industry, we don't just create technologies - we are shaping the future. Since our establishment in 1983, our spirit of innovation and attention to detail have set us apart. Our state-of-the-art systems are at the core of many high-tech applications, from LED and display technology to energy management, communication, and more. Our employees are our greatest asset. With your talent and passion for technology, you too can help push the boundaries of what is possible. Join AIXTRON for exciting projects, interdisciplinary teams, and the opportunity to be at the forefront of technological advancement. Role: Category Manager Non-Production Material (all genders) Full-time | Location: Herzogenrath, Germany | Hybrid | Experienced Your Responsibilities

Define and develop the category strategy in collaboration with your supervisor, implement it with the relevant departments, and seek ways to improve cost efficiency and supplier collaboration. Initiate global category and procurement market analyses, manage the process of selecting new suppliers in coordination with departments (from tender to award). Lead price and contract negotiations with international suppliers and service providers, aiming to reduce product costs, increase product quality, and ensure timely deliveries. Improve cost transparency by initiating cost and value analysis projects with suppliers, optimizing the existing supplier base through supplier evaluations, and conducting supplier audits. Support material disposition in case of supply shortages and manage master data. Your Qualifications

Completion of training as a specialist in purchasing and logistics or similar. Several years of experience in indirect procurement, preferably in services. Analytical and conceptual skills for strategic approach to complex tasks. Strong negotiation skills in national and international contexts. Assertiveness coupled with good communication and teamwork skills. Fluent in German and English for effective communication in multicultural teams. Proficient in SAP and MS-Office for efficient work. What We Offer

Flexible working hours:

Work flexibly without fixed core hours, with the option to work from the office or remotely. Annual leave:

Standard 30 vacation days, with the opportunity to increase annually. Profit sharing:

Chance to benefit from company success through profit sharing. Health benefits:

Promotion of physical and mental health through various initiatives. Professional development:

Focus on continuous learning and development through AIXTRON Academy and individual programs. Pension and additional insurance:

Support for retirement planning and additional insurance options. Meals:

Subsidized meals and fresh produce in the company canteen. Open company culture:

Respectful and open 'Duz' culture across all levels. Sustainability and mobility:

Emphasis on sustainability, with E-charging stations and good transportation options. Employee referral program:

Be generously rewarded for recommending talent to AIXTRON. Apply Now

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