Technical Purchasing Specialist – Humanoid (human)

In our humanoid robotics department, we are seeking several outstanding humanoid robot developers and a technical purchaser to turn the idea into reality. This includes: Your mission & challenges 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 What we can look forward to Must-have: 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) Nice-to-have: 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