Lead Buyer Electronics

CEDES AG; Lavamünd; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Bridge days

Flexible working arrangements

Employee restaurant and Starbucks

Job summary

CEDES AG, based in Austria, seeks an experienced procurement professional to join our global purchasing team. You will develop forward-looking sourcing strategies for electronic components, lead local and global procurement projects, and ensure long-term supply at competitive conditions.

Working with R&D, Production, Quality, and Supply Chain across an international matrix, you will drive negotiations, establish supplier partnerships, and oversee make-or-buy decisions while maintaining high

Qualifications

• Commercial or technical vocational training, ideally complemented by further education in procurement or purchasing.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to coordinate across functions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement forward-looking sourcing strategies for electronic components, taking into account cost, quality, supply security, and risk management
• Independently lead and execute local and global procurement and optimization projects
• Evaluate, source, and introduce new or alternative components in collaboration with internal stakeholders
• Ensure long-term availability of strategic purchasing items at competitive conditions
• Conduct contract and price negotiations and build sustainable supplier partnerships
• Contribute to complaint management, change management, and product management processes
• Collaborate with R&D, Production, Quality, and Supply Chain in an international matrix organization

Skills

Procurement strategies

Negotiation

International collaboration

Communication

Make-or-buy decisions

Education

Commercial or technical vocational training

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

The CEDES Group offers innovative solutions for elevators, escalators, industrial doors, and warehouse management systems in more than 60 countries. We develop and produce intelligent and safe sensing, control and communication systems that provide actionable data streams for higher operational and maintenance efficiency. Our product portfolio ranges from simple optical sensors to highly complex 3D camera systems and smart IoT-enabling devices.

Exploration, collaboration, and reliability are our core values. We are a team of passionate people who love collaborative problem-solving and the open exchange of ideas. We nurture trusting relationships with our partners and customers. Together, we act to anticipate and address future challenges.

To strengthen our global purchasing organization, we are looking for an engaged, proactive, and hands-on professional to join us immediately or by mutual agreement.

Your area of responsibility

• Develop and implement forward-looking sourcing strategies for electronic components, taking into account cost, quality, supply security, and risk management
• Independently lead and execute local and global procurement and optimization projects
• Evaluate, introduce, and source new, modified, or alternative components in close collaboration with internal stakeholders
• Ensure the long-term availability of strategic purchasing items at competitive conditions
• Conduct contract and price negotiations and build sustainable supplier partnerships
• Actively contribute to complaint management, change management, and product management processes
• Collaborate proactively with R&D, Production, Quality, and Supply Chain teams within an international matrix organization

Our requirements

• Commercial or technical vocational training, ideally complemented by further education in procurement or purchasing
• Several years of experience in strategic procurement, with proven success in developing and implementing sourcing strategies for electronic components and production materials.
• Confidence working within an international matrix organization and the ability to effectively coordinate collaboration across functions, locations, and diverse stakeholder groups.
• Strong negotiation skills, a confident presence, and excellent communication abilities.
• Experience in conducting and evaluating make-or-buy decisions.
• High quality awareness, strong technical understanding, and a business-oriented mindset.
• Fluent German and English language skills, both written and spoken, suitable for contract negotiations.
• Proficient in the use of standard Microsoft Office applications.
• Proactive, self-driven, and solution-oriented working style with a high degree of initiative.
• Flexibility, resilience, and a commitment to continuous professional development.
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to actively promote cross-functional collaboration.
• Willingness to travel for business.

Our Offer

• International environment and high-tech, future-oriented products
• Experienced, motivated team
• Support in personal development and further education
• 5 weeks of annual leave, 3 additional bridge days, and flexible working arrangements
• Modern facilities, including an employee restaurant and Starbucks corner
• Attractive employee benefits and discounts (fitness memberships, retail, vehicle offers, and more)

For data protection reasons, we only accept online applications.

CEDES AG, Science Park, CH – 7302 Landquart | [phone]