AIXTRON SE

Procurement

• Develop and implement category strategy: You define the strategic direction for your categories in the area of electrical and electromechanical modules and components. Together with the development and quality departments, you implement this strategy with the goal of sustainably improving cost efficiency and supplier collaboration.
• Global market analysis & supplier selection: You conduct international procurement market analyses and manage the entire selection process for new suppliers — from tendering and evaluation to award and contract drafting.
• Forward-looking negotiation: You conduct price and contract negotiations with international suppliers and service providers — consistently, respectfully, and purposefully. You always keep total cost of ownership (TCO), quality and delivery performance in focus.
• Supplier management & audits: You optimize the existing supplier base through systematic evaluations and support audits to ensure quality and compliance standards.

Category Manager, Mechanical Components