**Job Title:** Mechanical Technician for Category Management
Job Description:
We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Technician to join our Global Indirect Procurement Team. In this exciting role, you will be responsible for Category Management in the technical area, including procurement of production equipment and maintenance services.
Key Responsibilities:
* Global/Local Category Management in the technical area (Capex, MRO, etc)
* Independent procurement of (turnkey) production equipment and its maintenance services including MRO
* Responsible for all procurement relevant processes and project tasks in project procurement in the assigned area in a global environment (e.g. supplier pre-selection, cost analysis, contract negotiations, etc) including coordination with the relevant internal stakeholders
* Creation and Implementation of global category and supplier strategies
* Perform market analysis in assigned category, supplier selection and risk management
* Identify and implement potential synergies and measures to achieve savings and cost avoidance targets
* Negotiating and establishing Frame agreements with domestic and global suppliers
* Supplier Onboarding and phase-out
* Regular internal reporting focused on Projects, Cost Savings and Cost avoidance etc
Qualifications:
* Degree in mechanical engineering or mechanical technician or several years of professional experience in the field of technical purchasing/materials management of Machinery and services or comparable qualification
* Independent and responsible way of working
* Experience in working with business partners, suppliers and service providers
* Intercultural competence and good stakeholder management
* Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team
* Negotiation skills and assertiveness
* Fluent English and basic French skills are required
* Additional language skills: German and Spanish are considered advantageous
Benefits:
We offer a dynamic and modern working environment that enables our employees to grow professionally and develop their careers. If you are enthusiastic about our meaningful product portfolio, we should definitely get to know each other.
Others:
As a member of our Global Indirect Procurement Team, you will have the opportunity to work in a globally operating functional area and contribute to the success of our company.