Purchasing Manager (Build-to-Print Components & Vacuum Technology)

Location: Alzenau, Germany; onsite role with 20% travel

Salary: €88,000–€121,000 per year

Company

hirify.global develops materials science and engineering solutions for semiconductor and advanced display manufacturing.

What you will do

• Lead the Build-to-Print purchasing organization through functional and disciplinary leadership.
• Develop strategic suppliers and manage supplier performance, quality, delivery, capacity, and technical escalations.
• Ensure timely material availability while managing supply chain risks, capacity constraints, customer needs, and production requirements.
• Lead procurement activities for product development, New Product Introduction, and industrialization projects.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, Global Commodity Management, and Program Management.
• Drive cost reduction, process improvement, digitalization, materials management strategy, and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Supply Chain Management.
• 12+ years of procurement experience in a highly technical manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Materials Management.
• Experience in vacuum technology or high-tech equipment manufacturing; knowledge of HV/UHV vacuum components is beneficial.
• Strong knowledge of engineering drawings, tolerances, materials, and manufacturing processes, with the ability to conduct technical supplier discussions.
• Fluent English and German, written and spoken, are required.

Culture & Benefits

• Supportive environment focused on learning, development, and career growth.
• Health and wellbeing programs with support at work and at home.
• Comprehensive benefits package, with potential bonus and stock award eligibility.
• Regular collaboration in an international and multicultural business environment.
• Relocation eligible.