Job Description
Category Expert - Procurement Equipment and MRO (d/m/w)
Premstaetten, Austria

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%)

 

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.


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.
Information at a Glance
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.