Variosystems develops and manufactures electronic solutions for industries where reliability is critical - including Medtech & Life Science, Industrial & Automation, Aerospace & Defence and Smart Infrastructure & Environment. As a long-term strategic partner to innovators and market leaders, we offer services along the entire value chain, from concept and engineering to validated assemblies and global production. Across our global network, more than 2,800 people work together to transform ideas into reliable electronic systems. 

• Project Sourcing (Mechanical Focus): Calculate material costs, select suppliers for mechanical components, and design the optimal supply chain for assigned customer programs. Mitigate risks, define order quantities for critical mechanical parts, benchmark prices, place POs, and manage delivery timelines.
• Material Cost Management & Controlling: Deliver benchmark costs to support business wins, drive cost reduction initiatives, and manage cost development through preferred mechanical suppliers, benchmarking, negotiations, and alternative sourcing.
• Supply Chain Management: Advise customers on optimal supply chain and sourcing strategies for mechanical materials, manage all assigned customer mechanical components including after-sales, and ensure the best pricing and material selection for customer projects.
• Supplier Management: Select and negotiate with preferred mechanical suppliers, explore second sourcing options, expand the supplier network, and coordinate new supplier qualifications with QA and Global Procurement.
• Technical Collaboration: Work closely with engineering and production teams to ensure mechanical components meet design specifications, quality standards, and delivery schedules.
• Master Data Maintenance: Maintain SAP master data for mechanical components (e.g., pricing, packaging, lead times). Reassign components to Factory Procurement when criticality decreases. 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Procurement from a recognized professional institute.  
• Minimum 3-4 years working experience in procurement, preferably in mechanical or industrial manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of mechanical components, assemblies, manufacturing technologies and supplier markets.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
• Team player with strong analytical, interpersonal, negotiation, and project management skills.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, follow through on commitments, and meet deadlines.
• Working experience in MS Outlook, Excel, and Word is necessary. Hands-on experience with MS 365, Advanced Excel, and ERP systems (preferably SAP) will be an added advantage. 

• Flat hierarchies, direct communication, and a backbone of integrity, courage, responsibility. 
• A fast-moving environment where momentum is not lost in approval loops. 
• Collaborate with colleagues and customers across countries, industries, and perspectives. 
• A workplace shaped by technology, curiosity, and continuous improvement. 
• Challenges with scale, depth, and enough complexity to keep you learning. 
• An attractive remuneration package.  
• Company health benefits from day one.