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)
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Procurement of standard and norm parts
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Conducting demanding price, contract, and delivery time negotiations with national and international suppliers
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Enforcement of cost, quality, and delivery targets, even in early development phases
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Analysis of cost structures (cost breakdown, should-cost analyses)
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Development and implementation of negotiation strategies for each product group
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Close cooperation with development for technical argumentation in negotiations
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Contract drafting in cooperation with legal (framework agreements, NDAs, SLAs)
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Active contribution to cost reduction and risk reduction programs
Must-have:
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Degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, mechatronics, or comparable field
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Several years of experience in technical or strategic purchasing
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Proven strong negotiation skills with measurable results
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Very good technical understanding of complex mechanical components
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Experience in:
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Price and contract negotiations
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Supplier evaluations and development
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Cost analyses and should-cost models
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Confident manner, assertiveness, and strong decision-making skills
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Business fluency in German and English (B2-C1)
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Structured approach to ERP systems (ideally Microsoft Dynamics)
Nice-to-have:
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Experience in the high-tech, robotics, or automation environment
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International supplier and contract experience
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Knowledge of series ramp-up and scaling
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Additional training in purchasing/negotiation