Corporate Purchaser

The Corporate Purchaser ensures the selection of the best suppliers for Ascom. He/she is key to all Ascom functions in negotiation and purchasing, focusing on price, quality, lead-time, value, and flexibility of purchases. This position is in our Morrisville, NC office and is part of the Global Purchasing Team.

In this position you will:

• Request and collect quotes, evaluate, and negotiate costs and conditions for Products, Services or Software at suppliers, incl. tooling, services, and manufacturing equipment’s into the Product Creation Process (PCP) or internal stakeholder.

• Negotiate prices and conditions for third party products into the PCP.

• To evaluate, recommend and select manufacturers/suppliers according to Sourcing processes.

• Yearly negotiating contracts or global BOM parts prices to be used by Ascom’s EMS and centrally.

• Negotiate product prices with EMS suppliers.

• Identify, evaluate, and recommend future suppliers and EMS, as well as manufacturers/suppliers according to PCP.

You will also need:

• The ability to use the suite of Microsoft cloud-based applications and services, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint effectively

• Effectively utilizing vendor management software tools to optimize procurement processes, track supplier performance, and manage contracts efficiently. This competency ensures streamlined sourcing and vendor management activities through the effective use of technology

• An understanding of ERP systems and IT applications, combined with in-depth knowledge of electronics and mechanical manufacturing processes to optimize operations and support digital integration.

• Knowledge of design and process principles, along with an understanding of their effects on cost, quality, and capacity within Electronics, Mechanics, or Mechatronics, means being able to optimize product development and manufacturing efficiently.

• The ability to manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and develop sourcing strategies. This competency ensures efficient and effective procurement, cost savings, and risk mitigation.

Required from you:

• Understanding and applying principles that optimize manufacturing processes by reducing waste and improving efficiency. This competency ensures high-quality standards and streamlines production workflows.

• An ability to collaborate and influence means effectively building and maintaining positive relationships while working well with others. This competency ensures successful teamwork and the ability to drive positive outcomes through influence and cooperation.

• Degree in Purchasing and Logistics, or technical degree, or equivalent working experience.

• Work experience, 6- 10 years in Sourcing or Procurement.

• Work experience (6-10 years) in contracting and contract negotiations, including legal aspects.

• 1-2 years' experience in the IT, telecommunications, or healthcare sector.

• Proven track record of 6-10 years of building, maintaining, and developing supplier relations and a strong supplier base.