Category Expert

As Business Unit Automotive & Speciality Lamps we support our vision and strategy by expanding our leading position in the automotive lighting market in OEM and Aftermarket. We are in a global leadership position in the automotive lamps business in traditional and LED applications and offer industry leading products in LED lighting to global OEM customers (e.g. with exchangeable LED light sources). We also tackle new growth opportunities in the Aftermarket with our automotive care and equipment portfolio.

Become part of our ENI business line—a dynamic division that delivers innovative lighting solutions for entertainment and industrial applications worldwide. Our products are used in cinemas, industrial facilities, and other demanding environments where quality and precision are essential.

ENI is currently undergoing an exciting transformation process: as part of a carve-out, the business line is being transferred to the corporate structure of USHIO Inc. as an independent unit. For you as Category Expert - Direct Materials (d/m/f), this means a unique opportunity to actively shape this change.

• Global responsibility for technical sourcing activities and processes, ensuring compliance and maximizing EBIT contribution
• Support central technology departments in new projects and drive innovation sourcing
• Maintain close collaboration with internal and external partners to influence decisions and processes
• Build and sustain strong stakeholder relationships across all levels
• Lead price and contract negotiations, ensuring supply security under optimal conditions
• Apply procurement tools and levers to achieve cost and performance targets
• Monitor and develop suppliers regarding quality, logistics, technology, competitiveness, and strategic relevance

• Conduct market screening, gather intelligence, and provide scouting reports

• Successfully completed studies in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a comparable field

• Initial professional experience in operational procurement of direct materials within a technical industry
• Experience in SAP O25 Purchasing Module, with a focus on:
• Order Processing (creation, modification, and tracking of purchase orders)

• Data Maintenance (management of master data, updating supplier and material information)

• Solid understanding of procurement processes, tools, and commercial practices

• Strong team orientation with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions
• Excellent communication skills in English and German