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:
Degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, mechatronics, or comparable field
Several years of experience in technical or strategic purchasing
Proven strong negotiation skills with measurable results
Very good technical understanding of complex mechanical components
Experience in:
Price and contract negotiations
Supplier evaluations and development
Cost analyses and should-cost models
Confident manner, assertiveness, and strong decision-making skills
Business fluency in German and English (B2-C1)
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