Thorlabs GmbH | Germany | 85xxx Bergkirchen | Permanent position | Full time / Home office | Published since: 14.04.2026 on stepstone.de
Senior Strategic Purchasing Specialist (m/f/d)
Optical and optoelectronic products are our passion. In the Photonics industry we are the experts. Many well-known research and development facilities as well as industrial customers appreciate this and use our products worldwide in their laboratories. At the Bergkirchen site we develop and manufacture components, modules as well as devices for generating, transport and measuring light. Our technical sales ensure competent advice and support for our customers. The warehouse at our site is responsible for shipping all Thorlabs products within Europe. Our company continues to grow – grow with us! !
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Senior Strategic Purchasing Specialist (m/w/x) is responsible for the strategic selection and qualification of suppliers for complex components and projects. You make sure that suppliers match product requirements, quality standards and cost targets at an early stage. At the same time, you will analyze the cost structures in the development phase to enable sound make-or-buy and sourcing decisions. Responsible control of the selection of suppliers in close coordination with development and quality Ensuring compliance with technical requirements, cost and quality objectives Implementation of detailed cost analyses already in the design phase to optimize the cost structure Negotiating prices and conditions with suppliers based on specifications and volumes Maintenance and updating of supplier data in the MRP system Further development and monitoring of the Supplier dashboard to assess supplier performance Ensuring compliance with relevant compliance requirements (e.g. RoHS, REACH) Interface function between suppliers and internal areas such as development and quality
Complete studies in the field of supply chain, business management or comparable qualification (e.g. specialist) 5–10 years of professional experience in strategic purchasing and Supplier management Funded knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier qualification and cost analysis in early project phases Experience in handling compliance requirements and supplier evaluation Representative negotiating and communication skills Analytical thinking and structured working Experience in cross-departmental cooperation (especially with development and quality) Very good German and English skills
Flexible working hours (according to individual agreement), 30 days vacation, mobile work Offer for occupational retirement & health insurance Promoting your individual development and career Wide range of health and sports activities (Urban Sports Club, company race, etc.) Leasing offers (Jobrad) Free charging station for e-bikes and e-cars Possibility of a time-out Annual employee events and social events At THORLABS we not only accept differences – we support them, we celebrate them and we live them for the benefit of our employees, our community and our products. We are proud to be a workplace for equal opportunities and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We welcome diversity, actively promote inclusion and welcome applications from each person. This is also reflected in our values that we live actively:
Location
 | Thorlabs GmbH | |
| 85232 Bergkirchen | ||
| Germany |
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