Strategic Buyer

HARTING stands for strong connections – across the globe. As one of the leading international suppliers of industrial connectivity, we are connecting customers to their digital future. And as an employer? We connect around 6,000 people at our headquarter in Espelkamp and at locations worldwide. Here you’ll find great colleagues, as well as ever new opportunities and innovations revolving around IoT and artificial intelligence.

In everything we do, we remain true to our roots: as a regionally connected family business that always stays firmly grounded in spite of our stellar high‑tech.

We are seeking a detail‑oriented Strategic Buyer to support high‑volume manufacturing. This role will focus on the strategic development of an assigned material category (plan to strategy) and maximize the competition among global third‑party suppliers in source‑to‑contract, supporting operational procurement and collaborating across business functions.

• Drive YoY savings while ensuring continuity of supply.
• Develop global category strategy, including cost analysis, market insights, and feasibility studies.
• Oversee strategy implementation and track progress of initiatives.
• Prepare demand control and forecasting for assigned categories.
• Collaborate with business functions on product specifications and project management.
• Select suppliers and negotiate contracts considering TCO, target pricing, and delivery metrics.
• Engage in supplier lifecycle management, including development and performance.
• Support global customer relationship management with key suppliers.

• 6+ years of experience in sourcing or supplier management.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in international/global sourcing.
• Strong commercial and technical knowledge of the category.
• Ability to analyze supplier landscapes, cost structures, and market trends.
• High independence and analytical capability to design sourcing strategies.
• Strong interpersonal skills for stakeholder management across regions.
• Degree in Business or Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Strong English communication skills (C level).

HARTING Americas is a subsidiary of HARTING Technology Group, a German‑based global leader in industrial connectivity solutions. We develop, manufacture, and sell the world’s most durable and reliable products and solutions for use in machinery & robotics, automation devices, rail & transportation, intralogistics & conveyor systems, energy, and datacenter market segments.

You will discover that we work hard to fulfill our personal, company, and customer goals, and in our commitment to our community with our holiday drives and our paid VTO (Voluntary Time Off). You will also discover that we like to have fun, like when we celebrate the holidays, host theme days and sweater parties, pop to Oktoberfest, and much more!

• HARTING’s Total Compensation Structure includes a Base Salary and Bonus Percentage.
• Competitive base salary: $60,000 - $70,000 (commensurate with experience, subject to change dependent on physical location).
• This role is eligible for a 5% discretionary annual bonus.

• 21 days PTO (Paid Time Off) to start – quickly earn more PTO as you stay with us (36 days max).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance – several Blue Cross Blue Shield plan options to choose from.
• Company‑sponsored life, AD&D, and short‑ and long‑term disability – at no cost to employee.
• Paid parental leave, tuition and fitness reimbursement, and a hybrid working policy.
• 401(k) with a 4% dollar‑for‑dollar match – fully vested upon eligibility!