Category Procurement Specialist - Direct Material (d/m/f)
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Description
- Act as a technical-commercial material expert for R&D, Quality and other stakeholders, translating business and technical requirements into sourcing solutions
- Identify and drive cost-reduction and productivity opportunities through material changes, standardization, second-source strategies and supplier innovation
- Manage supplier onboarding and qualification, including RFQs, commercial evaluations, negotiations and qualification coordination
- Convert purchasing requirements into SAP purchase orders, call-offs and scheduling activities while maintaining relevant master data
- Monitor order confirmations, pricing, quantities and delivery dates, and resolve deviations with suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Act as the first procurement escalation point for supplier-related issues requiring timely support and resolution
- Coordinate supplier evaluations, monitor performance and support improvement initiatives across quality, delivery, cost, technology and responsiveness