Senior Director Procurement_0175

Your RoleKey responsibilities in your new roleLeading and developing the Category Management team (Production Materials and Equipment)Developing and implementing global and/or regional sourcing strategies for defined categories, driving target setting and achievement in a fast-changing environmentIdentifying, evaluating, and realizing Best-Cost Country Sourcing potential with the Cat. Mgt. teamBuilding, developing, and managing a high-performance, internationally oriented supplier networkNegotiating framework agreements, pricing agreements, and commercial terms with key suppliersAnalyzing cost structures, supply chains, market trends, and risk factors to derive appropriate measuresEnsuring security of supply, quality, cost optimization, and sustainability targetsWorking closely with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Finance departmentsManage internal (up to Top management) and external (up to CEO Level and suppliers) stakeholders with global team structureRegularly report KPIs and risks to Procurement and stakeholder functionsYour ProfileQualifications and skills to help you succeedA degree in Business Management, Industrial Engineering, or Supply Chain Management, or a related field, with commercial experiencemin 5-10 years of relevant professional experience in strategic procurement, category management, or global sourcingExcellent procurement strategy and negotiation skills in addition to outstanding capabilities of relationship and stakeholder managementDemonstrated leadership experience or experience in the functional guidance of teamsExcellent knowledge of supplier management, contract negotiations, and cost analysisIn-depth experience with Best Cost Country Sourcing, international procurement, or production relocationKnowing China and relevant industry market trends (ideally in semiconductors)Ability to quickly adopt to changing market environments and steer priorities proactivelyWillingness to travel overseas, at least 3-4 times per yearExcellent English skills – German skills are a plusPersonal StrengthsStrategic and entrepreneurial mindsetStrong execution capabilities and clear prioritization skillsPassionate for leadership, esp. successfully motivating and leading teams through change processesExcellent presentation skills, able to communicate and influence senior management, and drive decision-making through analytical skills, clear structure & messagingExceptional negotiation competenceHigh level of resilience and conflict resolution skillsAbility to manage stakeholders across different functions and regionsDrive to initiate and shape changeContact:     #WeAreIn for driving decarbonization and digitalization.As a global leader in semiconductor solutions in power systems and IoT, Infineon enables game-changing solutions for green and efficient energy, clean and safe mobility, as well as smart and secure IoT. Together, we drive innovation and customer success, while caring for our people and empowering them to reach ambitious goals. Be a part of making life easier, safer and greener.Are you in?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 applicants experience and skills. Learn more about our various contact channels.We look forward to receiving your resume, even if you do not entirely meet all the requirements of the job posting.Please let your recruiter know if they need to pay special attention to something in order to enable your participation in the interview process.Click here for more information about Diversity & Inclusion at Infineon.Job Family:ProcurementType of employment:Duration of employment:PermanentWorkplace type:Preferred start date:Join As:ManagementIs this position eligible for Hire4IFX?:Department:PROC FSS