Strategic Buyer (m/w/d) - for semiconductor industry

Role Overview:
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Strategic Buyer - Mechanical Components & Assemblies to manage the procurement of high-precision mechanical components and assemblies for both R&D projects and industrialization. This role plays a critical part in building a resilient supply chain and ensuring supplier readiness for high-volume manufacturing (HVM).

Key responsibilities:

• Manage series and project procurement of mechanical parts with complex surface finishing requirements
• Secure holistic Supply Chain readiness for HVM by developing a robust and resilient supply chain ecosystem during the R&D and NPI phases of product development
• Play a pivotal role in key SCM KPI deliverables, including RFQ-to-Procure-to-Pay cycle management, On-Time Delivery (OTD) performance, and supply chain financial management (costing/pricing)
• Support strategic supplier management: identifying new suppliers, qualifying, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting key performance indicators
• Take full commercial responsibility for selected suppliers after onboarding
• Negotiate framework agreements for serial deliveries and new projects in coordination with purchasing interfaces
• Develop and implement process improvements and innovative supply chain strategies
• Operate as a key supplier liaison, ensuring effective Supplier Relationship Management and acting as the first level of escalation
• Assist with order processing and serve as a point of contact for operational purchasing
• Collaborate with planning, logistics, and production teams to optimize operational resources

• Degree in Industrial Engineering or a technical qualification with additional training; experience in mechanical engineering is preferred
• 5+ years' experience in strategic and operational purchasing of single parts, small series, and project-based procurement
• Solid technical understanding of products and manufacturing processes; ideally with experience in optimizing procurement workflows
• Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken
• Proficient in working with ERP systems
• Solution-oriented and independent working style
• Enjoys negotiating and communicates openly and purposefully
• Efficient work habits and strong self-organization skills
• Willingness to travel occasionally