Essential Duties and Responsibilities
* Category strategy development & promotion in close collaboration with the commercial counterparts and key internal stakeholders (R&D, product manager, head of various departments, etc.). Implementation in close collaboration with the commercial counterparts and Sourcing Engineers.
* Full understanding of mid- & long-term market developments to challenge existing MT stakeholders’ requirements. Guide MT towards a future proven, mid- & long-term strategy that offers best in class cost, quality, delivery resilience & sustainability.
* Deliver technical expertise to whole MT for the assigned category & technology scopes, considering market intelligence, product and production process know-how.
* Buildup, monitor and improve a KPI to measure the long-term success of the strategies.
* Lead multi-unit, cross-functional global projects, and support both regional and global implementation.
* Apply industry best practices to identify savings opportunities, and initiate transfersin close collaboration with the commercial counterparts and Sourcing Engineers.
* Define an assortment strategy to reduce complexity, achieve ESG and risk management targets in close collaboration with the commercial counterparts and Sourcing Engineers.

Education, Experience & Skills
* Master’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
* Minimum of 3 years of experience in R&D, field application engineering or related engineering functions.
* Minimum of 3 years of experience in supply chain management, consulting, or related field in a global matrix driven organization with familiarity in end-to-end processes.
* Experience in strategy development and implementation.
* Strong strategy and project management skills.
* Ability to deal with complex initiatives and to lead through persuasion on all levels and cultures.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English with proven record of successfully presenting to all levels of a global organization.
* Open-minded and engaged personality.
* Independent working method and proactive communication skills.
* Solid financial acumen and strong analytical skills.
* Proficient user of MS Office and IT savvy in genera.