Senior Commercial Buyer (EMS)HC

Industry Focus: Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS)

As a hybrid Commercial Buyer and Project Buyer you are responsible for representing our commercial interests in development projects and play a key role in shaping the future EMS supplier strategy within the Home Comfort Division.
You will lead EMS sourcing activities in development projects and ensure competitive reliable and scalable manufacturing solutions for electronic assemblies and box-build products.


Responsibilities
In our team you are responsible for the sourcing and commercial management of EMS suppliers in development projects ensuring competitive manufacturing cost quality and capacity.
You control the time-to-market process from supplier nomination through SOP and ramp-up ensuring smooth introduction of new products into EMS production.
Your tasks include global coordination and implementation of EMS commodity strategy including footprint decisions dual sourcing and localization initiatives.
You are responsible for group-wide cooperation in purchasing and represent the interests of the Home Comfort division within the global purchasing organization.
You ensure operational support of plants worldwide by securing EMS capacity flexibility and supply continuity.
You act as the interface between business unit and EMS suppliers managing both strategic and operational topics.
The creation and implementation of EMS sourcing strategies contract frameworks (MSA) and fulfillment of cost targets through commercial and contractual negotiations are part of your responsibility.
You work closely with international teams and EMS suppliers in China and globally.

Key Focus Areas (EMS-Specific)
PCBA and box-build manufacturing (SMT THT testing final assembly)
Open-book costing and transparency of:
Material cost
Conversion cost

NRE and tooling
Capacity planning and ramp-up management
Semiconductor allocation management within EMS
Supply chain risk mitigation
Cost optimization through VA/VE initiatives

Qualifications :

Qualifications
Education
Completed university studies in Engineering (Electronics Electrical Industrial Engineering) or comparable field.

Qualification
Good knowledge of MS Office and SAP.
Strong understanding of EMS cost structures and manufacturing processes.

Personality and Working Practice
Strategic and entrepreneurial thinking.
Strong commercial mindset.
Excellent cross-functional collaboration.
Structured analytical and result-driven.
Ability to identify issues develop solutions and drive implementation.

Experience and Knowledge
Minimum 5 years of professional experience in:
Project Purchasing and Strategic Purchasing
EMS supplier management
Electronics manufacturing environment
Experience in:
Negotiating Manufacturing Service Agreements (MSA)
Cost breakdown and price negotiations
NPI and ramp-up in EMS environment
Good knowledge of supply chain management and contract negotiation.

Enthusiasm
Open to learning new technologies and manufacturing models.
Team player with flexibility and willingness to travel internationally.

Languages
Business fluent English (mandatory)

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time