Category Expert - Procurement Equipment and MRO (d/m/w)

ams-OSRAM AG; Premstätten; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ams-OSRAM AG in Premstätten, Austria seeks a Category Expert for Procurement Equipment and MRO to develop sourcing strategies for semiconductor manufacturing equipment, spare parts, and services. You will align suppliers with technology roadmaps and collaborate with R&D and Operations to drive innovation.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree or equivalent, several years in technical procurement in the semiconductor sector, and strong SAP/Ariba and MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• 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 with target costs, target schedules, and defined quality standards for all procured equipment and materials.
• Proficiency in SAP and Ariba, plus Microsoft Office.

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 improve the 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 and technology roadmaps
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and company policies, while continuously improving procurement processes and tools to increase efficiency and the overall value contribution of the procurement function
• Establish supplier performance metrics and further develop the respective category to support future investments

Skills

SAP

Ariba

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Communication

German

English

Education

Master's degree or equivalent (Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial Eng, Business Admin)

Job description

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.