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The Keenfinity Group delivers professional communication and security solutions that connect and protect people and assets. Following its carve-out from the Bosch Group in mid-2025, it operates as independent company within the portfolio of European investment firm Triton. The Group’s four Businesses include Audio delivering professional communication products of the globally renowned brands Bosch, Electro-Voice, Dynacord, RTS and Telex, IQSIGHT Video Systems, Radionix Intrusion & Access, and KEENFINITY Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS). In fiscal year 2025, the group generated revenues of over €1 billion and employed approximately 4,000 people across more than 40 countries.

• Lead and manage a global material field for Electro-Mechanics components across Portugal, Germany, China, and Mexico.
• Analyze global procurement markets, supplier landscapes, and material field developments.
• Develop and execute sourcing and supplier strategies aligned with global purchasing and business objectives.
• Define and continuously optimize the global supplier panel.
• Manage supplier relationships and strategic development within the assigned categories.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across international sites and functions.
• Take full responsibility for purchasing processes, including: Commercial negotiations, Contract management, Supplier selection and awarding, Price negotiations, Delivery escalations and operational support
• Support fast quotation processes as local purchasing support.
• Prepare and manage annual budgets for the assigned material field.
• Drive monthly and weekly KPI tracking, reporting, and alignment.
• Develop and maintain forecasts for the material field.
• Ensure sustainable annual cost savings through strategic negotiations and supplier awarding decisions.
• Initiate, manage, and execute technical cost reduction projects in close cooperation with suppliers and engineering teams.

• Degree in Business Administration, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a comparable field
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in strategic purchasing of direct materials within a global industrial or EMS environment.
• Strong experience in procurement of mechanical components.
• Proven track record in: Global supplier strategy development, International negotiations, Cost structure analysis, Cross-functional stakeholder management, Experience working in a global commodity or material field management environment.
• Highly proactive, self-driven, and solution-oriented personality.
• Strong entrepreneurial mindset with a high level of ownership and target orientation.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Resilient, structured, and well-organized working style.
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced international environments.
• Ability to independently drive projects and decisions on a global scale
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

⚖️ Flexible work conditions

🔀 Hybrid work system (2 days at the office)

🧑‍⚕️ Health insurance and medical office on site (nutrition, psychology, physiotherapy and general clinic)

🍽️ Canteen

🅿️ Free parking lot

🏋️ Sports and health related activities (gym) 

📚 Training opportunities (i.e., technical training, foreign languages training) & certifications

📈 Opportunities for career progression and continuous professional development

🌐 Exchange with colleagues around the world

💲 Access to great discounts in partnerships and products

🌍All our positions are open to people with disability

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At Keenfinity we don’t just build innovative solutions — we shape a smarter, more connected world through technology.

We value different backgrounds, ideas, and experiences and we’re committed to growing, learning, and celebrating success as one team. Everyone is welcome here — we foster an environment where everyone is respected, valued, and encouraged to be their authentic self.

Keenfinity is an equal opportunity employer, offering equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and can offer support, if needed. When everyone has a chance to contribute, we all do better.