Strategic Project Buyer (m/f/d)

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  "name": "Strategic Project Buyer (m/f/d)",
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  "schedule": "full-time",
  "createdAt": "2026-04-29T15:51:54+00:00",
  "seniority": "experienced",
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      "value": "<span style=\"font-size:14px;\">The future of AI computing is light, not electrons. Q.ANT is building photonic processing systems that compute with light – delivering a scalable, energy-efficient alternative to transistor-based architectures for next-generation AI and HPC applications.<br> <br>As our <strong>Senior</strong> <strong>Strategic Project Buyer (m/f/d)</strong>, you are the catalyst transforming procurement from a transactional function into a high-impact strategic engine. You will sit at the intersection of breakthrough R&D and industrial scalability, ensuring ourtechnological leadership is backed by a resilient, future-proof supply chain. By proactively engaging with engineering teams and global suppliers, you will secure the innovation and cost-optimization necessary to translate Q.ANT’s photonic visioninto market-ready reality.<br><br></span><h2 style=\"font-style:normal;text-transform:none;color:rgb(0,0,0);\"><span style=\"font-size:14px;\"><strong>Your Responsibilities</strong></span></h2><ul style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;color:rgb(0,0,0);\"><li style=\"font-size:14px;\"><p><strong>Strategic Sourcing Architecture:</strong> Analyze needs and develop sophisticated sourcing strategies aligned with business goals and long-term category planning.</p></li><li style=\"font-size:14px;\"><p><strong>Supply Chain Resilience:</strong> Drive proactive risk management through second-source strategies, frame agreements, and supplier stewardship to secure critical goods and services.</p></li><li style=\"font-size:14px;\"><p><strong>Innovation & NPI Integration:</strong> Ensure seamless new product introductions (NPI) by bridging engineering requirements and supplier capabilities within the Product Development Process.</p></li><li style=\"font-size:14px;\"><p><strong>Lateral Leadership:</strong> Operate as the connective tissue across R&D, Finance, Project Management, Production, and Quality – coordinating complex interfaces without formal authority and driving cross-functional alignment.</p></li><li style=\"font-size:14px;\"><p><strong>High-Stakes Negotiation:</strong> Design and execute advanced negotiation strategies with full authority to secure optimal terms with global partners.</p></li><li style=\"font-size:14px;\"><p><strong>Strategic Market Intelligence:</strong> Build and apply deep market insights into semiconductor and electronics supply markets to anticipate bottlenecks, identify opportunities, and inform make-or-buy decisions.</p></li></ul><br>"
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      "value": "<ul><li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:14px;\"><p><strong>Educational Foundation:</strong> Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable field.</p></li><li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:14px;\"><p><strong>Industry Expertise:</strong> Minimum 5 years in procurement functions; experience in high-tech, semiconductor, computing, or advanced manufacturing is a strong advantage.</p></li><li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:14px;\"><p><strong>Ownership Mindset:</strong> High degree of accountability with a focus on proactive risk management and solution-finding.</p></li><li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:14px;\"><p><strong>Technical Literacy:</strong> Working knowledge of optics, semiconductors, and electronics to translate requirements into commercial action.</p></li><li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:14px;\"><p><strong>Collaborative Drive:</strong> Proven track record of building trust across functions and with external partners. You lead through influence, not hierarchy.</p></li><li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:14px;\"><p><strong>Analytical Toolset:</strong> Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office to manage complex procurement data and workflows.</p></li><li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:14px;\"><p><strong>Language:</strong> Fluent English required; German or another European language is a strong advantage.</p></li></ul>"
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