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Strategic sourcing for photonic computing systems, engaging engineering and global suppliers. 5+ years in high-tech procurement, with optics/semiconductor knowledge, required. Self-responsibility, professional development, and impact on future computing.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or comparable field
- Minimum 5 years in procurement functions; experience in high-tech, semiconductor, computing, or advanced manufacturing is a strong advantage
- High accountability with proactive risk management and solution-finding
- Working knowledge of optics, semiconductors, and electronics
- Proven track record of building trust across functions and with external partners
- Lead through influence, not hierarchy
- Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office
- Fluent English required
- German or another European language is a strong advantage
Tasks
- Transform procurement into a strategic function
- Engage with engineering teams and global suppliers
- Secure innovation and cost-optimization
- Analyze needs and develop sourcing strategies
- Drive risk management through second-source strategies
- Negotiate frame agreements and supplier stewardship
- Ensure seamless new product introductions
- Bridge engineering requirements and supplier capabilities
- Coordinate across R&D, Finance, Project Management, Production, and Quality
- Design and execute advanced negotiation strategies
- Build market insights for semiconductor and electronics supply
- Anticipate bottlenecks and identify opportunities
- Inform make-or-buy decisions
Work Experience
- 5 - 7 years
Education
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Native
- German – Basic
Tools & Technologies
- SAP
- Microsoft Office
Benefits
Purpose-Driven Work
- Self responsibility
- Lasting impact on future of computing
Learning & Development
- Professional development
Other Benefits
- Experimentation
Startup Environment
- Breakthrough photonic computing technology development
- Highly skilled cross-functional team
- Access to founders
Informal Culture
- Passionate international team
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Requirements
- Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or comparable field
- Minimum 5 years in procurement functions; experience in high-tech, semiconductor, computing, or advanced manufacturing is a strong advantage
- High accountability with proactive risk management and solution-finding
- Working knowledge of optics, semiconductors, and electronics
- Proven track record of building trust across functions and with external partners
- Lead through influence, not hierarchy
- Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office
- Fluent English required
- German or another European language is a strong advantage
Tasks
- Transform procurement into a strategic function
- Engage with engineering teams and global suppliers
- Secure innovation and cost-optimization
- Analyze needs and develop sourcing strategies
- Drive risk management through second-source strategies
- Negotiate frame agreements and supplier stewardship
- Ensure seamless new product introductions
- Bridge engineering requirements and supplier capabilities
- Coordinate across R&D, Finance, Project Management, Production, and Quality
- Design and execute advanced negotiation strategies
- Build market insights for semiconductor and electronics supply
- Anticipate bottlenecks and identify opportunities
- Inform make-or-buy decisions
Work Experience
- 5 - 7 years
Education
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Native
- German – Basic
Tools & Technologies
- SAP
- Microsoft Office
Benefits
Purpose-Driven Work
- Self responsibility
- Lasting impact on future of computing
Learning & Development
- Professional development
Other Benefits
- Experimentation
Startup Environment
- Breakthrough photonic computing technology development
- Highly skilled cross-functional team
- Access to founders
Informal Culture
- Passionate international team
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About the Company
Q.ANT
Industry
IT
Description
The company is a photonic technology scale-up that advances and industrializes photonic and quantum technologies in computing and sensing.
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