Technical Buyer Technical Buyer Nis, Serbia SpotLIGHT of the job Join a role where your decisions shape the future of sourcing and innovation! You’ll lead strategic initiatives to optimize materials and suppliers, ensuring the highest standards of quality and efficiency. This is an opportunity to make a real impact, work in a global environment, and build strong partnerships that drive success. If you love combining technical expertise with smart purchasing strategies, this is your chance to shine! Responsibilities Material/ Part standardization already in NPD/CPD Projects, preferred parts list generation Definition of Material description in SAP for raw materials Interface between Procurement Market/ Supplier and R&D; develop guidelines of interaction between technical purchasing and R&D First and Second Source Approval Process monitoring/ driving Cost Down Activities such as Hoshin/ Should Costing Organization of samples, pilot parts for projects Maintenance of ROH parts and Documents, Contact for all technical Questions Supplier selection and approval from technical and strategic point of view (local commodities) - Supplier standardization; development of competitive supplier portfolio; supplier relationship management commodities Permanent update of Technical Roadmaps within Commodity Groups based on Supplier and R&D input Develop material group sourcing strategies, perform permanent SWOT analysis and bringing the strategies to life Skills & Experience You bring valuable experience in purchasing technical equipment and components in an international environment, and you thrive on creating efficient solutions. You have a strong technical understanding of documentation such as drawings, specifications, MSDS lists, and BOM, enabling you to make informed decisions. You are confident in using the SAP MM module and applying best practices in purchasing procedures and controls. With University degree in a technical field, you combine knowledge and practical skills to deliver results. You excel in supplier management, building strong partnerships that drive success and innovation. Your communication skills and fluent English allow you to collaborate effectively across global teams. You are passionate about optimizing processes and creating value through strategic sourcing. Biographies of candidates who will not be contacted, will be stored in our database for the next 12 months from the job posting. What matters to us We understand not only the power of the visible, but also the invisible. Like light, diversity is intangible, but it is perceptible. We value the uniqueness of every person and see this as a driver of innovation. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of, for example, origin, skin color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or disability. As the contact person for this position, a great candidate experience is important to me! I will reach out to you within 7 days. Please inform me of any assistance you may need, so I can best support you throughout the hiring process. Talent Acquisition Partner Andjelija Tasic Who we are At the Zumtobel Group, we are passionate about designing and producing light that empowers humans and brings architecture to life. We continuously push the boundaries in our search for perfection through timeless design, technical excellence and efficient performance. Through light, we create spaces that inspire. As we develop the next generation of lighting, we consider the wellbeing of people and nature. Our lighting is designed for our customers and their individual aspirations. We guide them into a new world of opportunities – as a group, and through all our individual brands, Thorn, Tridonic and Zumtobel. Learn more about our Group in our enlightening video - where WE LIVE LIGHT and thrive together! The result is a series of personal and authentic insights into our corporate culture - illustrated from different perspectives. Follow us: WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT LIGHT. We share a passion for light, creating aesthetic, functional, and sustainable lighting solutions that enhance quality of life. WE ARE EXCITED ABOUT CREATING INNOVATIVE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE. Sustainability and innovation drive everything we do — shaping a responsible, climate-neutral future. WE ARE INTERNATIONAL AND PERSONAL AT THE SAME TIME. While we have grown from a family business into a global organization, our collaborative spirit and familial culture remain integral to our identity. APPLY HERE