In our humanoid robotics department, we are seeking several outstanding humanoid robot developers and a technical purchaser to turn the idea into reality. This includes:
Your mission & challenges
- Procurement of technically sophisticated components and assemblies (e.g., mechanical structural parts, actuators, gearboxes, injection-molded parts)
- Procurement of standard and norm parts
- Conducting demanding price, contract, and delivery time negotiations with national and international suppliers
- Enforcement of cost, quality, and delivery targets, even in early development phases
- Analysis of cost structures (cost breakdown, should-cost analyses)
- Development and implementation of negotiation strategies for each product group
- Close cooperation with development for technical argumentation in negotiations
- Contract drafting in cooperation with legal (framework agreements, NDAs, SLAs)
- Active contribution to cost reduction and risk reduction programs
What we can look forward to
Must-have:
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Degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, mechatronics, or comparable field
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Several years of experience in technical or strategic purchasing
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Proven strong negotiation skills with measurable results
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Very good technical understanding of complex mechanical components
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Experience in:
- Price and contract negotiations
- Supplier evaluations and development
- Cost analyses and should-cost models
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Confident manner, assertiveness, and strong decision-making skills
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Business fluency in German and English (B2-C1)
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Structured approach to ERP systems (ideally Microsoft Dynamics)
Nice-to-have:
- Experience in the high-tech, robotics, or automation environment
- International supplier and contract experience
- Knowledge of series ramp-up and scaling
- Additional training in purchasing/negotiation