Senior Project Buyer - Procurement Engineering (w/m/div)

Job description

As member of cross-functional project teams, you will play a key role in development projects, spanning from request for quotation (RFQ) through design to series production launch. In this capacity, you will act as a generalist at the internal interface between development, procurement, and production, making a significant contribution to rapidly and agilely bringing power semiconductor module projects to market. By fully developing and leveraging the capabilities and expertise of our suppliers and markets, you will sustainably enhance Infineon's innovation capacity and productivity, thereby significantly contributing to the company's business success.

Early involvement of Procurement in strategically important platform projects as a R&D core team member Strengthening the “design for sourcing” approach at the start of new projects and already during the roadmapping process to ensure future material sourcing for ramp-up and series production Coordinating internal and external stakeholders (e.g., R&D, production, quality management, suppliers) Ensuring project-relevant procurement deliverables, e.g., sourcing strategies, price roadmaps, supplier contracts, award decisions Preparing decision papers / management summaries for decision-making Supporting and preparing documentation for expert panels/committees (e.g., Sourcing Committee) Actively supporting the technical development and further development of the supplier portfolio and the production As a Project Buyer within the Procurement Engineering team, you can quickly and proactively establish a trusting and constructive collaboration.

With a clear focus on the goal, you work together with the international team to find the best solution, respecting different mindsets and perspectives, and leveraging the resulting creative potential to drive projects and processes forward ambitiously and successfully. A successfully completed university or technical college degree in industrial engineering or engineering (mechanical or electronic engineering); Several years of professional experience in procurement or a related department, ideally in the semiconductor or electrical industry.

Additionally, you have knowledge of the application of quality techniques, e.g., APQP, and standards such as IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3 In addition to your technical expertise, you possess a strong commercial understanding and negotiation skills You have demonstrated first experience in project management Advanced proficiency in English, German language is an advantage We are on a journey to create the best Infineon for everyone.

This means we embrace diversity and inclusion and welcome everyone for who they are. At Infineon, we offer a working environment characterized by trust, openness, respect and tolerance and are committed to give all applicants and employees equal opportunities. We base our recruiting decisions on the applicant´s experience and skills.