Principal Specialist, PC Category Procurement

OSRAM SYLVANIA is the #1 lighting manufacturer in North America and the leading automotive lighting supplier in the entire world. Our products feature innovative design and energy-saving technology. Our current focus on Solid State Lighting and LED technology puts us in the forefront of lighting innovations.

This Principal Specialist PC Category Procurement will be based out of Hillsboro NH operation. This can be a remote position with travel to Hillsboro NH as required.

The purchasing team is responsible for supplier selection, negotiation and contracting, with vendors. Also responsible for identifying and achieving cost savings. Follows up with vendors as needed regarding order status.

The principal Specialist will set a strategy for the SP NAFTA division, and aligns themself and their team with SP NAFTA and Global objectives.

Core competencies:

• Superb interpersonal skills
• Solution-based leadership demonstrated leadership skills
• High level of computer skills: SAP, Pumas, Excel, Word,
• Ability to work in partnership with Global Purchasing Teams customers (manufacturing, engineering, quality) and suppliers
• Ability to develop creative solutions – different materials, processes, etc. to save money, improve quality and deliveries
• Self-starter, motivated, enthusiastic, and project-oriented
• Analytical capabilities
• Strategic capabilities: the ability to visualize the market conditions in the near / future and develop plans to proactively protect the company
• Must be able to work under pressure.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
• Experience within the electronics and/or solid-state lighting industry

Core competencies:

• Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of related experience.
• Superb interpersonal skills
• Solution-based leadership demonstrated leadership skills
• High level of computer skills: SAP, Pumas, Excel, Word,
• Ability to work in partnership with Global Purchasing Teams customers (manufacturing, engineering, quality) and suppliers
• Ability to develop creative solutions – different materials, processes, etc. to save money, improve quality and deliveries
• Self-starter, motivated, enthusiastic, and project-oriented
• Analytical capabilities
• Strategic capabilities: the ability to visualize the market conditions in the near / future and develop plans to proactively protect the company
• Must be able to work under pressure.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
• Experience within the electronics and/or solid-state lighting industry