A job that inspires

• Technical Expertise: Utilize deep knowledge of hardware products and technical aspects to assess supplier capabilities and ensure alignment with FEH requirements

• OEM Relationship Building: Cultivate strong relationships with OEMs to gain early insights into their product roadmaps and upcoming innovations

• Product Roadmap Insights: Leverage relationships with suppliers to gain early access to OEM product roadmaps, providing valuable insights for Portfolio / Category Management

• Market Research and Pricing Intelligence: Conduct review of international supplier landscape and develop deep understanding of market prices for heat pumps

• Strategic Supplier Partnerships: Develop and nurture long-term, strategic partnerships with suppliers of hardware assets, including heat pumps and make critical decisions related to supplier selection, technical assessments, and the establishment of strategic partnerships

• Contract Negotiations and Commercial Support : Support contract negotiations with suppliers, ensuring that technical specifications, quality standards, and product roadmaps are clearly defined and aligned and provide commercial support (e.g., price revision clauses)

• Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement in technical aspects of supplier relationships, ensuring that the company remains at the forefront of technological advancements in hardware products

A convincing background

• A good degree in electrical engineering, mechatronics, industrial engineering or comparable apprenticeship with further training (Master craftsman/technician)

• You have at least 2-3 years of professional experience in product/portfolio management, technical purchasing or specialist sales (B2B) or in the energy industry. You also have specialist knowledge in the field of heat pumps

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess and understand complex technical specifications

• Previous experience in collaborating with OEMs and building relationships with technical teams. Also strong interpersonal and relationship-building capabilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with fluency in English and German (B2); additional European languages are advantageous

• Strategic thinking with the ability to align technical aspects with overall business goals. Also results-driven with a focus on achieving strategic technical procurement goals

• Adaptability to changing market conditions and industry trends. In addition problem-solving skills with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset

An environment that inspires

• An innovative and dynamic environment for shaping tomorrow's sustainable energy world

• Flexible working times and a hybrid work model allowing a great work-life-balance

• Working from abroad in the European economic area, sabbatical or additional vacation days

• Agile working environment with interdisciplinary collaboration and flat hierarchies

• A wide range of learning opportunities including state of the art trainings and development programs

• Attractive financial benefits including a company pension scheme and capital-forming payments

• Numerous benefits such as an employee share program, a job bike, EGYM Wellpass, and employee discounts for well-known brands and suppliers

Inclusion

It is important to us that people with disabilities have access to a fair application process, providing them with an opportunity to shine. Therefore, our representative body for severely disabled people will be included in the process from an early stage. Please let us know via the application form if you require technical or organisational adjustments during the application process. We will strive to make the required aids available.

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