As Program Buyer you lead the costing projects for our Advanced Cameras and Optical Equipment solutions. You are responsible for the costing plan, supporting R&D and procurement organization in executing thereof. In close cooperation with the R&D project teams and purchasers you coordinate the activities, create insights and are involved in cost analysis /improvement actions. You keep stakeholders in R&D, procurement and finance well aligned and define proactive improvement plans.
Education: BSc, BEng or MSc in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronic, Industrial engineering or Physics
≥ 3 years experience in relevant technologies for high-tech products/equipment
Experience with customer interaction and stakeholder management
International work experience is a plus
Result & cost driven with a generic understanding of camera/optical technologies
Take the lead and initiative, structured, and organized
Great communication skills & social competences
Stays calm in demanding and stressful situations
Enjoys working in informal teams bonded by trust, equality and a high sense of entrepreneurship
You don’t just go to work, you feel responsible for your project
You decide when, where and how much you want to work
You like to think about manufacturability when designing
You don’t sit and wait, you have a hands-on mentality