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Helping hearts beat with medical innovations? Or breathing new life into precious metals? As a family-owned global technology group we help our customers to always being one step ahead.</p> <p style="margin-bottom:10.0px;text-align:justify"><br><strong>About Heraeus Covantics</strong></p> <p style="margin-bottom:10.0px;text-align:justify">We are one of the leading materials specialists in the production and processing of high-purity quartz glass and other high-quality materials such as ceramics and innovative composites. With a global team of over 2,000 employees and locations in Europe, the USA, and Asia, we specialize in manufacturing semi-finished products, complex system components, and customized solutions for the information and telecommunications industry, the production of specialty fibers for industrial and medical applications, semiconductor manufacturing, and optics.<br>In our company, you can expect an innovation-driven work environment, global teamwork, and the opportunity to take an active role in social and environmental responsibility. Become part of our team and shape the future with us!<br> </p> <p style="margin-bottom:10.0px;text-align:justify"> </p> </div> </div> </div><p><strong>The following challenges await you:</strong></p> <ul> <li>In this role, you develop and manage global procurement strategies and policies that optimize costs, ensure quality, and strengthen supply chain resilience.</li> <li>As a leader, you mentor and guide a team of procurement professionals, fostering collaboration, growth, and alignment with the company’s sustainability goals.</li> <li>By building and maintaining strong, long‑term relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders worldwide, you secure reliable partnerships that support business objectives.</li> <li>Through effective negotiation of high‑value contracts, you achieve favorable commercial terms and mitigate risks across key sourcing categories.</li> <li>By continuously analyzing market trends, industry developments, and relevant data, you support informed decision‑making and drive continuous improvement in procurement processes.</li> <li>At all times, you ensure that sourcing activities comply with ethical standards, responsible‑sourcing principles, and company policies.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Your Profile:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Degree in business, supply chain management, or related field; alternatively equivalent professional experience</li> <li>Deep knowledge of global procurement processes, including supplier evaluation, strategic sourcing, and contract management</li> <li>Strong negotiation and conflict‑resolution skills for managing complex agreements</li> <li>Proven stakeholder‑management capabilities across diverse teams and regions</li> <li>Leadership experience with focus on team guidance, collaboration, and achieving shared goals</li> <li>Solid understanding of market analysis and ability to derive strategic insights</li> <li>Confident communication skills in English for operating in an international environment</li> </ul> <div id="tor__fextListingLayout_readOnlyDiv"> <div id="tor__fextListingLayout_content"> <p> </p> <p><strong>Your Benefits:</strong></p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc" type="disc"> <li><strong>Attractive compensation</strong> - in addition to the good remuneration package, there are rich social benefits of a responsible family business</li> <li><strong>Regular time off</strong> - 30 days annual leave plus up to 6 additional days off (company closures on bridge days and between the years), special leave for special occasions, life phase account for paid time off (e.g. earlier retirement)</li> <li><strong>Sustainability and social commitment</strong> - sustainability as part of the corporate strategy and targeted support for initiatives in the areas of education, family and science through our own foundations</li> <li><strong>Modern working environment</strong> - Ergonomic workstation in open space office with modern equipment, laptop of choice, two additional screens, iPhone (also for private use) and height-adjustable desks</li> <li><strong>Additional benefits</strong> - subsidies for public transport, discounts in many (online) stores, company medical service with comprehensive preventive check-ups, sports facilities and employee canteen with freshly prepared meals every day</li> </ul> </div> </div><style type="text/css">.joqReqDescription .float-right { position: relative; right: 0px; bottom: 40px; float: right; } .joqReqDescription .float-left { float: left; margin-top: 15px !important; } .openmind { width:300px; } .badge { height: 80px; } .ex_footer { height: 140px; } .logos_hpm_bottum img{ max-height: 140px; padding: 20px; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle; } .logos_hpm_bottum{ height:140px;} </style> <div class="footer" style="padding-top:33.0px"> <div class="padding"> <p style="margin-bottom:10.0px;text-align:justify"><strong>Curious? Apply now!</strong></p> <p style="margin-bottom:10.0px;text-align:justify">We look forward to receiving your documents by reference code <strong>59134</strong> via our online application portal.<br><br><strong>Any further questions?</strong></p> <p style="margin-bottom:10.0px;text-align:justify">Our Recruiting Team, Heraeus Covantics, is happy to assist you by email: <span contenteditable="false">[email protected]</span>. Or visit us at <a href="https://jobs.heraeus.com/en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">jobs.heraeus.com</a>.</p> <p align="LEFT"> </p> <div class="gab1"> </div> </div> </div>