Category Expert - Procurement Equipment and MRO (d/m/w)

Sense the power of light

ams OSRAM is a global leader in innovative light and sensor solutions. “Sense the power of light” – our success is based on our deep understanding of the potential of light. By adding intelligence to light, we enable our customers to drive transformative applications. Our around 20,000 employees worldwide focus on innovation alongside the societal megatrends of digitalization, smart living, energy efficiency, and sustainability. Whatever your role is, you are a part of a talented team that enjoys exploring and designing new technologies.

Your new responsibilities

Develop and implement sourcing strategies for semiconductor manufacturing equipment, spare parts, and services

Align suppliers with future technology objectives and drive innovation through early collaboration with R&D and Operations

Analyze cost structures and implement cost reduction initiatives through strategic negotiations, while optimizing the supply chain to improve the availability of equipment, spare parts, and services

Collaborate within cross-functional teams to ensure quality standards, mitigate risks, and effectively manage issues

Conduct market analyses to enable advantageous deals and partnerships that align procurement activities with business objectives and technology roadmaps

Ensure compliance with applicable laws and company policies, while continuously improving procurement processes and tools to increase efficiency and the overall value contribution of the procurement function

Establish supplier performance metrics and further develop the respective category to support future investments

Who we are looking for

Completed university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent diploma) in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a completed commercial/vocational qualification with extensive professional experience

Several years of professional experience in technical procurement, category management and/or sales within the semiconductor industry

Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes combined with a solid technical understanding

Strong results orientation (ensuring target costs, target schedules, and defined quality standards for all procured equipment and materials

Good user knowledge of SAP and Ariba, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office

Strong assertiveness and teamwork skills combined with excellent communication abilities

Fluent German and English language skills, both written and spoken

Willingness to travel (10–20%)

Our offer

We offer competitive salaries and additional benefits based on your performance, experience and qualification.

The employment is in accordance with the collective salary and wage agreement for employees of the electrical and electronics industry, employment group G ( https://www.feei.at/aktuelles/mindestloehne-und-gehaelter-eei/) .

We offer a higher compensation depending on your expertise and skills.

Further information

Please contact Daria Berezova for further information via DARIA.BEREZOVA@AMS-OSRAM.COM or +49 (941) 8501571 .

ams OSRAM is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diversity, equity and inclusion is strongly established in our corporate culture and we firmly believe it makes us more successful as a company. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment regardless of ethnic, national or social origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, religion, age, physical and mental abilities.

Job ID: 24386

Posting Start Date: 9/24/26

Job Family: Procurement

Career Level: Professional (> 3 years)

Company: ams-OSRAM AG

Schedules: Full Time

Work Model: Hybrid

Job Shift: Flex time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department: P LSP Capital Expenses

Application deadline: As long as the job is listed on our career page, we are looking for suitable candidates. We look forward to receiving your application.