Since 1984, we build ideas into products, grow products into businesses and scale businesses that leverage and transform the Pro-Audio Industry.
What began as a small team has since become a global organization working to realize this vision. Each member of our team shares our passion for designing and manufacturing sound systems with the highest, most consistent and predictable performance levels.

Our ecosystem of innovative products and services encompasses software, loudspeakers, processors, amplifiers, sound system design and calibration services.

Through our dedication to innovation and product design excellence, we shape the future of sound with technologies that enable audio professionals and artists to elevate the listener experience.

Now we have a name for our ultimate goal: Immersive Hyperrealism!

Our German Business Unit, CAMCO®, is looking to expand its team by recruiting an Electronic Components Purchasing Manager (M/F). CAMCO is a world leader in electronics for the professional sound industry developing amplified controller technology.

What you will contribute to

The Electronic Components Purchasing Manager will be responsible of activities on PCBA components scope which are assembled by our EMS partners including components technical evaluation, price negotiation, sourcing and supplier management including PCN (Part Change Notification) and EOL (End of Life).

He will work with Quality, R&D, Industrial, supply Departments and EMS commodity Manager.

This position has started in our organization with target of developing it. 
Below are the mains missions of the role:

• Analyze the complete PCBA BOM

• Identification of opportunities (alternative/ negotiation…)

• Manage risks (PCN/ EOL…) on the scope

• Develop, lead and execute pre-sourcing strategy for electronic components

• Preselect potential new suppliers and manage direct supplier relationships

• Support suppliers in process Audits

• Lead project management of the activities which involve stake holders (cost optimization/ PCN EOL)

• Pre-validate technical components (Final components validation remains under R&D Responsibility)

• Define and follow-up of critical components list (Technic and Purchase (Capacity / Lead Time))

• Support the tracking and update on the critical component list in our ERP

• Propose a cost saving action plan and follow-up

• Deal with Components manufacturers and distributor channel at group Level (Pricing in France / Germany)

• Provide Support to Quality Department, R&D and Industrial Department

• Work on serial life with support from times to time to R&D and identification of alternatives components (price, availability, capacity)

What you will need to be successful

• Engineering Degree in Electronics (or equivalent) with Purchasing specialization

• Minimum 10 years of experience in electronics purchasing with sourcing expertise

• Demonstrated supplier’s management

• Have project management skills

• Team player with strong inter-personal communication

• Strong problem-solving, analytical and organizational skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Fluent in English and German will be appreciated