Commodity Buyer / Analyst

Commodity Buyer / Analyst

Apply locations Dresden time type Full time posted on Posted 6 Days Ago job requisition id JR100564

The evolution of technology across the security and identity markets is both deep and never-ending. This is why Linxens ceaselessly invents new technical solutions and has a continuous-improvement program in place at all levels of the company.

Working for Linxens means having the chance to be a part of this innovation!

At Linxens, our employees’ know-how is what makes it possible for us to continually reinvent ourselves as a company and satisfy our customers’ needs. This means that our customers, in turn, can continue to move forward and evolve in their respective business domains, now and in the future. And this is why we invest so much energy in helping our employees hone and expand their skills.

Working for Linxens means investing in your future.

Our growth is creating great opportunities!

Here is a description of the role we are opening:

Responsibilities

Supplier Management

1. Develop and maintain strategic relationships with semiconductor suppliers.
2. Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers.
3. Regular supplier calls & internal calls weekly & bi-weekly (8 hours per week).
4. Conduct regular performance reviews to assess supplier capabilities, quality, and delivery reliability.

Procurement & Sourcing

1. Identify and evaluate new suppliers to ensure competitive pricing and risk management.
2. Monitor and mitigate supply chain risks, including component shortages, disruptions, or geopolitical factors.

Market Analysis

1. Forecast future semiconductor demands in collaboration with product and engineering teams.

Supply Chain Coordination

1. Manage inventory levels of semiconductor components, ensuring timely availability while avoiding overstocking.
2. Coordinate with logistics teams for timely delivery of materials and manage lead times.

Data analysis & maintenance

1. Maintain the information, such as pricing, lead-time, payment term, and so on in ERP system (QAD / SAP R3).
2. Prepare and present data reports, visualizations, and dashboards for stakeholders.

Qualifications

1. 3–5 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or commodity buying (preferably in semiconductor, electronics, automotive sectors).
2. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
3. Understanding of commodity markets, cost structures, and supply chain management principles.
4. Proficiency in market analysis, cost modeling, and data-driven decision-making.
5. Experience with ERP Tools, especially SAP / QAD.
6. Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a matrix organization.
7. Fluency in English is a must (Fluency in German/French/Mandarin is a plus).

If you like having an impact on wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

LINXENS is an equal-opportunity employer that strictly prohibits unlawful or unethical discrimination. Moreover, as part of our CSR Vitality program, we have committed to recruit, hire, train, compensate, and promote without regard to an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, mental/physical disability, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Who are we?

A t Linxens, employees are at the heart of the Group’s strategic objectives.

Linxens teams are made of highly-skilled professionals who wish to surpass themselves in a result-oriented environment dedicated to meeting the needs of clients.

Our people are fully committed to the growth and performance of the Group as well as with their team. In this demanding and friendly work environment, they develop both personally and professionally.

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