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Stäubli

Global industrial connectors and robotics solutions

Strategischer Einkäufer / Category Buyer

Procurement & SourcingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSulzbach-Rosenberg, GermanyNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least five years of experience in purchasing electronic or electromechanical components.
  • Demonstrable experience working with suppliers and strong negotiation skills.
  • Strong problem-solving and execution skills, demonstrated through practical examples.
  • A team-oriented way of working and willingness to collaborate across locations, languages, and cultures.
  • Very good English skills; French skills are ideally an additional qualification.
  • Confident use of enterprise resource planning systems, preferably SAP.
  • A working style characterized by analysis, coordination, and execution.

Responsibilities

  • Take strategic responsibility for a defined product category, such as controllers, sensors, optics, batteries, charging systems, software and licenses, or visualization, for the entire Robotics Division.
  • Manage the complete source-to-contract process, including supplier selection, evaluation, and development.
  • Actively manage supplier relationships to sustainably improve supplier performance, quality, and responsiveness.
  • Analyze existing requirements, the supplier structure, and procurement processes to identify opportunities for cost optimization and quality improvement.
  • Collaborate closely with product development on technical requirements for components and suppliers and on access to critical technologies.
  • Collaborate closely with other strategic buyers in the Robotics Division to harmonize and further develop the procurement strategy.
  • Coordinate procurement activities for mobile robotics based on demand planning in collaboration with the team in Sulzbach-Rosenberg.

Desired Qualifications

  • French skills are ideally an additional qualification.
  • Experience using SAP is preferred.

About the Company

Stäubli

Global industrial connectors and robotics solutions

Stäubli is a global supplier of industrial and mechatronic solutions, organized into four divisions: Electrical Connectors, Fluid Connectors, Robotics, and Textile. The company serves customers across nearly every industry by providing components and systems that connect electrical and hydraulic lines, plus automation robotics and textile machinery. Its products work by offering mating connectors and integrated robotic systems that enable automated handling, assembly, and manufacturing; industrial connectors ensure reliable electrical and fluid connections, while textile machinery enables fabric processing. Stäubli differentiates itself through its broad, four-division portfolio, long-term customer support, and a worldwide network (28 countries with agents in 50) backed by a history dating back to 1892. The company’s goal is to help customers automate and optimize their production with durable, integrated solutions and ongoing support.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Switzerland
Founded
1892

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