About Linxens

Linxens is a global leader in micro-connectors, module packaging, antennas & inlays, and secure ID solutions, with over 40 years of innovation. Headquartered in Paris, France, we operate R&D centers and production sites across Germany, France, Sweden, China, India, Singapore and Thailand.

Our solutions serve industries such as telecommunications, finance, transportation, hospitality, e-government, healthcare, and the Internet of Things (IoT).

Our employees expertise and know-how allow us to continually reinvent ourselves and meet our customers evolving needs, helping them grow and innovate. Therefore, we invest in developing our employees skills and career growth.

Working for Linxens means investing in your future. Our growth is creating great opportunities!

Below is the job description for open position

Responsibilities

Lead procurement activities of Direct Materials, Indirect Materials, Project purchasing, and New Product Introduction.
Manage the sourcing of critical and complex materials or services requiring commercial judgment and technical understanding.
Perform cost and scenario analysis, total cost of ownership evaluations, and market benchmarking.
Provide market intelligence (pricing trends, lead-time, supplier capacity and capability, risks and alternatives) to internal stakeholders to support decision-making.
Analyze suppliers quotations and drive cost reduction activities and long-term productivity.
Implement Direct/Indirect/Project sourcing activities to support business objectives.
Implement and improve Direct/Indirect procurement process under the global policy, process and strategy.
Implement and improve Direct/Indirect procurement tools/systems, working instructions in the regions to fulfill company internal audit, compliance, and external audit requests
Support all sourcing activities and company-wide commitments, including reviewing, negotiating, and acquiring targeted indirect/Direct spend categories.
Manage contract review/negotiation with existing/new suppliers and obtain the best terms (quality, price, quantity, and delivery) to meet current and future requirements.
Complete purchase requests with domestic and international suppliers by inputting purchase orders, expediting deliveries, and verifying all transactions.
Interface with Supplier, Client's Expeditor, and User Department to ensure delivery of critical items by regularly reviewing the progress report.
Maintain and manage purchasing master data in ERP systems (e.g., vendor records, material master, pricing conditions), ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with commodity and finance requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher in related field, engineering background would be advantageous.
10 years of experience in Direct/Indirect Material Purchasing in a multinational company
Professional understanding of SCM, Purchasing policies and procedures
Excellent negotiation, communication and problem-solving skills
Advanced knowledge of the English language
Advanced skills with ERP systems (SAP, QAD) and Microsoft Office
Resilient, flexible, motivated, well-mannered, and possessing leadership skills

Join Linxens to work in a multicultural environment, collaborating with leading tech innovators and making a global impact on technology.

LINXENS is an equal-opportunity employer that strictly prohibits unlawful or unethical discrimination. Moreover, as part of our CSR Vitality program, we have committed to recruit, hire, train, compensate, and promote without regard to an individual's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, mental/physical disability, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Senior Project Buyer