• Compliance with Management requirements, e.g. 25 % regional procurement
• Procurement according to current guidelines, e.g. specifications, environmental requirements
• Consideration of supplier guidelines (Code of Conduct) worldwide
• Involvement of suppliers in the development of the latest production techniques
• Maintenance of master data
• Application of up-to-date ordering systems (EDI)
• Informing about current and upcoming market trends
• Analyzing and optimizing material costs
• Optimization of procurement processes
• Expansion of supplier relationships

• Good interpersonal and people skills
• Organizational skills
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Analytical skills
• Stress resistance and resilience
• Risk awareness
• Entrepreneurial-strategic thinking

“Buyers act outwardly like entrepreneurs, internally they are indispensable service providers.”

Our vision is to build a highly connected, resilient, and innovation-driven procurement organization that, through strong partnerships and technological excellence, makes a significant contribution to our company’s leading position in the industry.

We ensure sustainable competitiveness by integrating innovative and high-performing suppliers early into our development processes, while guaranteeing the reliable and cost-efficient sourcing of highly precise and quality-critical components. We actively manage and secure global supply chains—particularly in the fields of optical, electronic, and mechatronic key technologies—and holistically optimize our cost structures in terms of Total Cost of Ownership, without compromising the highest quality standards.

At the same time, we identify technology and market trends at an early stage and consistently incorporate them into our procurement strategies, positioning procurement as a driving force for innovation and sustainable business success.

Diaa Abdelfattah 
Head of Purchasing Department