Procurement Category Expert for Industrial Services and Factory Supplies (d/m/f)

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 combine engineering excellence and global manufacturing with a passion for cutting-edge innovation enabling transformative advancements in the automotive, industrial, medical, and consumer industries. "Sense the power of light" - our success is based on the deep understanding of the potential of light and distinct portfolio of emitter and sensor technologies. Around 19,700 employees worldwide drive innovations alongside societal megatrends. Find out more about us on

• Conducting contract and price negotiations for medium to high volumes to achieve cost savings and thereby making a significant contribution to the company's profitability
• Continuously monitoring procurement markets and implementing alternative sources of supply to integrate new suppliers and product innovations into the purchasing portfolio
• Maintaining contact with internal and external stakeholders to identify developments (market, demand, etc.), exert appropriate influence, and optimize internal processes
• Creating price forecasts, internal key performance indicators, and reports to provide essential data for corporate planning (costing data), management, and reporting
• Continuous supplier management through supplier analysis and evaluation to ensure an optimal supply chain and to consistently secure the best suppliers
• Implementing agreed, site-wide procurement strategies and initiatives, as well as tendering for new requirements in the procurement market
• Regular alignments with the Category Manager regarding procurement markets and strategies to ensure long-term and cost-effective supply

• Commercial or commercial/technical education, preferably business administration, engineering or industrial engineering, comparable studies
• 3+ years of experience in purchasing or a comparable function in the sales sector and professional experience in a global corporation
• Profound market knowledge; broad knowledge base in business topics and interest in new technologies
• Method- and process-oriented work behavior as well as solution-oriented thinking and acting
• Very good knowledge of IT tools (e.g. SAP - preferably SAP Ariba; MS Office suite)
• Fluent in spoken and written English (business fluent)
• A high degree of negotiation skills, teamwork, and commitment

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 F ( ).
We offer a higher compensation depending on your expertise and skills.

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