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The ams OSRAM Group is a global leader in innovative light and sensor solutions. As a specialist in Digital Photonics, we combine technological excellence with state-of-the-art global manufacturing capabilities to offer our customers the broadest portfolio of digital emitter and sensor technologies. Globally, our teams develop groundbreaking solutions aligned with societal megatrends like intelligent mobility, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, smart health, and robotics. At ams OSRAM, employees are part of a highly innovative, international technology environment. Diverse teams, a high degree of ownership, and exciting challenges provide the opportunity to grow, develop, and make a real difference. Because behind our innovations are people who carry something special inside and who bring their unique strengths to work every day.

Show the world what you are made of.

Your new responsibilities

Lead sourcing activities for new materials, technologies, suppliers, and supplier-driven innovations (e.g. optical elements for LED and Laser Assembly, optical interconnect elements for datacom applications)
Manage material categories related to optical components for LED, laser, and photonic applications
Drive/support the building blocks for the creation of a photonic engine ecosystem
Act as a technical and commercial partner for R&D, Quality, and Business Line stakeholders
Identify and implement cost-saving and productivity improvement opportunities through material and specification optimization
Develop software-based material cost simulations using supplier, process, technology, and market data
Manage supplier onboarding activities, including supplier qualification, contract negotiations, and contract management
Conduct market, technology, and supplier analyses to establish and maintain deep supply market intelligence
Support the development and implementation of global category and sourcing strategiesPerform Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) evaluations
Drive procurement activities within international development and business Projects

What we look for

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline
Minimum of 3 years of experience in the semiconductor, electronics, or high-tech industry
Strong understanding of semiconductor, LED, photonics, or datacom technologies
Experience working in project-driven and cross-functional environments
Commercial mindset with strong analytical and entrepreneurial thinking
Excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills
Structured, independent, and solution-oriented working style
Willingness to travel internationally
Fluent English language skills
SAP knowledge is considered an advantage

Please contact Johanna Sieber for further information via or .

ams OSRAM is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diversity, equity and inclusion is strongly established in our corporate culture and we firmly believe it makes us more successful as a company. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment regardless of ethnic, national or social origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, religion, age, physical and mental abilities.

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