Technical Purchasing Specialist – Humanoid; human

Overview

In Our Humanoid Robotics Department, We Are Seeking Several Outstanding Humanoid Robot Developers And a Technical Purchaser To Turn The Idea Into Reality.

• Procurement of technically sophisticated components and assemblies (e.g., mechanical structural parts, actuators, gearboxes, injection‑molded parts)
• Procurement of standard and norm parts
• Conducting demanding price, contract, and delivery time negotiations with national and international suppliers
• Enforcement of cost, quality, and delivery targets, even in early development phases
• Analysis of cost structures (cost breakdown, should‑cost analyses)
• Development and implementation of negotiation strategies for each product group
• Close cooperation with development for technical argumentation in negotiations
• Contract drafting in cooperation with legal (framework agreements, NDAs, SLAs)
• Active contribution to cost reduction and risk reduction programs

• Degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, mechatronics, or comparable field
• Several years of experience in technical or strategic purchasing
• Proven strong negotiation skills with measurable results
• Very good technical understanding of complex mechanical components
• Experience in:
• Price and contract negotiations
• Supplier evaluations and development
• Cost analyses and should‑cost models
• Confident manner, assertiveness, and strong decision‑making skills
• Business fluency in German and English (B2‑C1)
• Structured approach to ERP systems (ideally Microsoft Dynamics)

• Experience in the high‑tech, robotics, or automation environment
• International supplier and contract experience
• Knowledge of series ramp‑up and scaling
• Additional training in purchasing/negotiation