Category Sourcing Specialist - Electronic Components

Responsible to conduct end-to-end sourcing activities since requirements data gathering until implementation of contracted conditions in the different IT Systems, business, countries. Requires fluent communication with stakeholders, suppliers and colleagues from Procurement and other Functions and understanding of business objectives in order to achieve the best outcome. Follows legal regulatory requirements and FME Policies and standards.

Responsibilities

Conduct end-to-end sourcing activities for electronic components; Provide expert inputs to Category Management on electronic components strategies; Support execution of category strategies including dual-sourcing, strategic buffering, and long-term agreements; Conduct supplier scouting and market intelligence; Evaluate supplier financial stability, technical capabilities, quality systems, and supply chain resilience; Manage supplier risks and optimize supplier base; Resolve quality, supply constraints, obsolescence, and allocation issues; Lead supplier relationship management and performance reviews; Ensure business requirements are clear before initiating tenders; Analyze supplier proposals using price benchmarking, should-cost modelling, TCO, lead-time analysis, and risk assessment; Lead price, volume, contract terms, and service-level negotiations; Generate fact-based supplier selection recommendations; Document tendering and contracting activities; Act as escalation point for supply constraints and shortages; Monitor global supply market dynamics and implement mitigation strategies; Champion use of digital sourcing tools; Identify, develop, and execute opportunities to optimize spend and reduce costs; Actively participate in suppliers' business reviews

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Procurement, business administration, Finance or Engineering; +5 years of experience in procurement of electronic components, including purchasing and/or category management and/or contract life cycle management processes; +3 years worked in a multinational environment and global position; Result-oriented, detail-focused, integrity, resilience, adaptability; Strong analytical and problem-solving, excellent organization, communication, and presentation abilities; Stakeholder engagement: comfortable influencing, networking, and building relationships across functions; Agile in ambiguity, able to prioritize competing initiatives, continuous improvement mindset; Occasional travelling regionally

Nice to have

Procurement/Supply Chain certifications; Project Management certifications; Commercial Law certifications; Project management experience; Continuous improvement experience; Healthcare sector exposure

Benefits

Remote working supporting global market; Helping make ever better medicine available to people around the world; Individual opportunities for self-determined career planning and professional development; Corporate culture with room for innovative thinking; A large number of committed people with diverse skills, talents, and experience; Benefits of a successful global corporation with the collegial culture of a medium-sized company