Strategic Procurement Specialist

vor 3 Wochen

Bochum, Deutschland SCALABLE Network Technologies Vollzeit

Date: Jun 8, 2023- Country: Germany- State / Province: Nordrhein Westfalen- City: Bochum- Job Type: Regular- Job ID: 50451Keysight is on the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights to the world’s visionaries and innovators in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Our technical solutions - and our methods for creating them - help connect and secure the world. Learn more about what we do and how we do it.

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We continue to grow in automotive electromobility sector and we are looking for Strategic Buyer based in Bochum Germany. Your skills are in demand now and please come join us as much as we want you.
- Possess solid working knowledge on commodity trends in Automotive and Energy industry, cost drivers, global pricing, material lead times, and technical/manufacturing processes and procurement initiatives and programs for supply chain efficiency
- Drive supply base optimization and supply chain strategies in procurement strategies
- Perform and lead in a variety of procurement and material management activities that include supplier quotations, supplier selection, cost negotiations, lead time management, material purchasing and planning, sub-contractor management, supplier performance evaluation, safety stock management, inventory planning and management, business continuity planning, part expediting, delivery and payment resolution
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies to support business objectives
- Conduct cost analysis to support decision making for existing, new projects and initiatives
- Collaborate and develop partnership with product management, engineering, marketing, service, strategic sourcing manager and purchasing to formulate strategies surrounding all products for supplier engagement and total internal buy-in to win customer orders and close deals
- Provide input on risk mitigation, business continuity, cost management and operation strategies
- Establish strong collaboration and partnership with senior management levels, R&D, GSD, engineering, marketing, sales and service and procurement to formulate strategies surrounding all products for supplier engagement and total internal buy-in to win customer orders and close deals
- Act as a mentor in all areas of procurement practices

**Job Qualifications**:

- A Degree holder with minimum 5 - 7 years’ experience in strategic procurement or manufacturing industry
- Fluent and proficient in both English and German (written and spoken)
- Strong teamwork skills in collaborating with suppliers, partner legal compliance and internationally based teams
- Possess knowledge of total cost ownership analysis, risk management, responsible sourcing and supplier relations management
- Excellent analytic skills and detailed oriented
- Excellent communication skills, including presentation and negotiation abilities
- Strong in project management skills
- Creative, fast and able to adapt changes and challenges and transform and identify new opportunities
- Can work under pressure and tight timeline with min supervision

**Job Function**:

- Manufacturing**Business**:
Global Procurement and Materials

**Employment Program**:
Regular

**Duration (temp position only)**:
Not Applicable

**Relocation Benefits**:
No

**Shift**:
Day Job

**Schedule**:
Full Time (F)

**Travel Required**:
< 25%

**Staffing Recruiter**:
Thyra Farkas

EMEA : Germany : Nordrhein Westfalen : Bochum
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