Technical Purchasing Specialist – Humanoid (human)

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