Technical Buyer – Semiconductors & EMS Supply Chain (m/f/d)

Responsibilities

• Analysis and structuring of the current procurement landscape for printed circuit boards, electronic components, and EMS/assembly services, with a clear prioritization of critical bottlenecks.
• Development of a robust market overview of suppliers, assemblers, and procurement options in Europe, including an assessment of quality, lead time, capacity, and costs.
• Identification, qualification, and selection of suitable PCB/PCBA/EMS partners for small, technically complex assemblies and fluctuating production volumes.
• Conducting negotiations with suppliers and service providers regarding terms, delivery capability, quality standards, and escalation mechanisms.
• Developing an actionable sourcing strategy for bare boards, components, and assembly, taking into account scalability, risk, and time-to-market.
• Implementation of pragmatic processes for supplier management, requests for quotes, bid comparisons, make-or-buy decisions, and operational control.
• Evaluation of alternative procurement models, e.g., full-service EMS including material procurement, and formulation of a robust recommendation.
• Early identification of supply risks and development of concrete measures to secure critical components and delivery times for the coming fiscal year.
• Close coordination with Operations, Engineering, and relevant stakeholders to ensure technical requirements are met and industrialization proceeds smoothly.

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