HARTING stands for strong connections – across the globe. As one of the leading international suppliers of industrial connectivity, we are connecting customers to their digital future. And as an employer? We connect around 6,000 people at our headquarter in Espelkamp and at locations worldwide. Here you’ll find great colleagues, as well as ever new opportunities and innovations revolving around IoT and artificial intelligence. In everything we do, we remain true to our roots: as a regionally connected family business that always stays firmly grounded in spite of our stellar high-tech. Here’s to your unique future with us: Yours!
Key Responsibilities
Drive YoY savings balanced with securing surety of supply;
Develop regional category strategy (based on Lead Buyer strategy);
Collection of input regarding material/ product cost, required specifications, supplier and market analysis;
Definition of regional strategy based on desired capacities & capabilities, incl. regionalization of Lead Buyer strategy;
Ensuring implementation of strategy, incl. tracking of agreed upon initiatives;
Prepare demand control and forecast;
Collaborate with business functions on product specifications and project mgmt;
Select suppliers and negotiate contracts (under consideration of TCO and target costs aspects, delivery time), driving RfQ processes and supplier steering;
Proactively engage in supplier lifecycle management, esp. development;
Regionally support in customer relationship management w/ key strategic vendors.
Requirements
Multi year expertise in sourcing and supplier management;
Profound commercial and technical knowledge of respective category strategy, incl. supplier landscapes, function-specific needs, key market development and supplier price/ cost-structure;
High degree of independence and strong analytical capabilities to design/ implement strategic initiatives and steer procurement performance;
Good interpersonal skills, managing and aligning stakeholders, regional counterparts, and the ability to market the services provided internally and to work effectively in a procurement team within category, also guiding junior Reg. MGMs;
Education to a degree level in business or engineering, preferred;
Profound English skills orally and in writing (C level).
Benefits: Flexibility (RO), Meal tickets (RO), Medical services (RO), Annual bonus salary (RO), Recreational activities (RO)
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