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If you are a first time user, please create your candidate login account before you apply for a job. (Click Sign In > Create Account)\n2. If you already have a Candidate Account, please Sign-In before you apply.\nJob Description:\nJob Description\nR&D Material Procurement and overall R&D organization / project support\nWe offer the permanent position of a procurement buyer with professional commercial background who covers both procurement and operational purchasing, as well as providing a broad range of support to all R&D projects.\nMore specific duties include the following:\nAll activities related to R&D purchasing execution represent the basis of this position. Tasks cover the full process from requests for quotation and negotiation to placing purchase orders, as well as receiving and booking both materials and fixed assets. For new suppliers, onboarding is required following Broadcom’s compliance instructions and triggering contractual agreements with legal.\nTrack and analyze R&D project spending. Support R&D forecasting and controlling in tight alignment with R&D management.\nGrow into R&D project support, consolidate single-project planning into multi-project evaluations, and drive process improvements across organizational areas.\nOn a project basis, participate in R&D project meetings to understand spending and planning requirements, while presenting results, status updates, and proposals for continuous improvement.\nMaintain tight internal cooperation with R&D management, R&D project leads, finance, and the legal team.\nRequired qualifications:\nAdvanced professional qualification at DQR/EQF Level 6 (e.g. Bachelor Professional as Wirtschafts-, Industrie-, or Einkaufsfachwirt) or a practice-oriented academic bachelor’s degree in business, Industrial Engineering (Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen), or Supply Chain Management preferred. Alternatively, completed commercial or technical vocational training (Ausbildung) with relevant continuing education and several years of hands-on experience in R&D procurement, project controlling, or technical purchasing.\nDesired skills and expertise:\nVery good knowledge in Microsoft Office, especially advanced MS Excel skills for financial calculations and data analysis,\nSolid working knowledge of ERP systems (preferably Oracle).\nEconomic training and background in financial processes, combined with a high numerical reliability for error-free handling of purchasing, invoicing, and budget data.\nBasic interest in technical components to comfortably interface between R&D and suppliers while keeping primary focus on purchasing and organizational tasks. Previous experience in the electronics, semiconductor or mechatronics industry is an advantage.\nGeneral Requirements:\nSpoken and written proficiency in German and English.\nStrong team player and communicator, interacting internally with global product development teams and externally with worldwide suppliers.\nWillingness to learn new tools and independently drive improvements in procurement and R&D administrative processes.\nVery accurate, professional working style for both financial tasks and handling confidential information on a strict need-to-know basis.\nWe are looking for a real allrounder with a commercial background who enjoys taking ownership of multiple tasks in a dynamic R&D environment.\nBroadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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