Hybrid Category Manager, Electrical Components

Posted 3 weeks ago

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About the role

  • Develop and implement category strategy: Define the strategic direction for your categories in the area of electrical and electromechanical modules and components.
  • Global market analysis & supplier selection: Conduct international procurement market analyses and manage the entire selection process for new suppliers — from tendering and evaluation to award and contract drafting.
  • Negotiation with foresight: Lead price and contract negotiations with international suppliers and service providers — consistently, respectfully and purposefully.
  • Supplier management & audits: Optimize the existing supplier base through systematic evaluations and support audits to ensure quality and compliance standards.

Requirements

  • You hold a university degree.
  • You have several years of experience in strategic sourcing/procurement of electrical and electromechanical modules and components.
  • Strong analytical and conceptual skills enable you to take a strategic approach to complex tasks.
  • You present yourself confidently and have proven yourself as an experienced negotiation partner in both national and international contexts.
  • Your assertiveness is paired with a communicative and team-oriented personality.
  • You are fluent in German and English, both spoken and written (negotiation level).
  • You have good knowledge of SAP and MS Office.

Benefits

  • Flexible working hours: You can organize your working hours flexibly without fixed core hours, work remotely, and switch between office and mobile work.
  • Vacation: You receive 30 days of vacation by default, which you can increase annually through a salary conversion option.
  • Profit-sharing: As an employee, you have the opportunity to participate in the company's success and benefit from profit-sharing.
  • Health: We promote your physical and mental well-being through regular health initiatives and activities.
  • Professional development: We support your continuous development, for example through our AIXTRON Academy or individual development programs.
  • Retirement provision and additional insurance: We support you with company pension plans and offer capital-forming payments (vermögenswirksame Leistungen) as well as individual supplementary insurances.
  • Catering: Our in-house canteen offers subsidized meals and fresh fruit baskets with seasonal produce.
  • Open corporate culture: We maintain an open and respectful informal culture (use of first names) that extends across all hierarchy levels.
  • Sustainability and mobility: We are committed to sustainability and provide e-charging stations for cars and bikes as well as good transport connections and free parking spaces.
  • Employee referral program: If you recruit new talent for AIXTRON, we reward you generously through our employee referral program.

Job title

Category Manager, Electrical Components

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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