We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.
We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.
The Category Leader Electronics is responsible for the strategic and operational sourcing of defined Electronics commodity groups. The role carries regional responsibility with active contribution to global category teams and international sourcing projects .
Initial commodity focus:
Connectors
PCB’s
PCBA’s
Active Components
Passive Components
(Further commodity expansion possible over time)
WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:
Analyze and monitor international supply markets, including supplier, technology, cost, and risk developments
Develop and implement regional category strategies aligned with global sourcing initiatives
Select, evaluate, and develop suppliers, including implementation of second-source strategies
Independently prepare and conduct price, contract, and framework agreement negotiations with national and international suppliers
Drive cost management initiatives and identify sustainable cost reduction opportunities
Manage supply risks and bottlenecks for assigned product groups
Work closely with Engineering and Operations on technical clarifications, supplier decisions, and cross-functional projects
Contribute to global sourcing projects and cross-regional procurement initiatives
Support and accompany supplier audits (quality, processes, performance)
YOU HAVE:
Procurement & Category Management: Several years of experience in strategic or technical procurement, ideally within Electrical / Electronics
Experience at Professional or Senior Category Leader level
Strong background in supplier selection and development, price and contract negotiations, cost and value analysis, and international supplier management
Technical Competence: Ability to read, understand, and evaluate BOMs, technical drawings, and specifications
Proven experience working closely with Engineering and technical departments
Confidence in technical discussions with suppliers, supported by Engineering
Industry Exposure: Experience in multiple of the following industries is an advantage: Industrial, Railway, Data Center, Telecom, MedTech, Automotive.
Negotiation & Stakeholder Management: Independent handling of international supplier negotiations
Confident interaction with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to moderate between different interests while remaining assertive and result-oriented
Close cooperation especially with Engineering and Operations / Supply Chain
Language Skills: English & Romanian: fluent and negotiation level (mandatory)
German: desirable, especially for collaboration with smaller suppliers
Additional languages are a plus
Education & Qualifications: No strict formal education requirement
Suitable backgrounds include technical or commercial education with strong procurement experience, or a university degree (e.g. Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Business Administration)
Practical experience and competence are more important than formal qualifications
Personal Profile: Strong analytical and structured working style
High level of ownership and hands-on mentality
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Ability to bridge technical and commercial topics
Strong team player in an international environment
Willingness to travel approximately 20% (mandatory)
ERP knowledge: M3 / SAP
WE HAVE:
A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day
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