In our humanoid robotics department, we are seeking several outstanding humanoid robot developers and a technical purchaser to turn the idea into reality. This includes:
Procurement of technically sophisticated components and assemblies (e.g., mechanical structural parts, actuators, gearboxes, injection-molded parts)
Procurement of standard and norm parts
Conducting demanding price, contract, and delivery time negotiations with national and international suppliers
Enforcement of cost, quality, and delivery targets, even in early development phases
Analysis of cost structures (cost breakdown, should-cost analyses)
Development and implementation of negotiation strategies for each product group
Close cooperation with development for technical argumentation in negotiations
Contract drafting in cooperation with legal (framework agreements, NDAs, SLAs)
Active contribution to cost reduction and risk reduction programs
Must-have:
Degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, mechatronics, or comparable field
Several years of experience in technical or strategic purchasing
Proven strong negotiation skills with measurable results
Very good technical understanding of complex mechanical components
Experience in:
Price and contract negotiations
Supplier evaluations and development
Cost analyses and should-cost models
Confident manner, assertiveness, and strong decision-making skills
Business fluency in German and English (B2-C1)
Structured approach to ERP systems (ideally Microsoft Dynamics)
Nice-to-have:
Experience in the high-tech, robotics, or automation environment
International supplier and contract experience
Knowledge of series ramp-up and scaling
Additional training in purchasing/negotiation
NEURA Robotics is a German high-tech company founded in 2019 in Metzingen near Stuttgart with the goal to revolutionize the world of robotics. Our mission is to expand the skill set of robots with cognitive capabilities so that they can work with humans in existing environments without having to invest in complex and costly safety systems. We aim to help make numerous fields of work more attractive, safer, and more social. Our guiding principle “we serve humanity” sums up this mission.
Today, more than 1000 team members from over 45 countries are working on advanced technology in the fields of environmental perception, drive and control technology, materials science, mechanical design, and AI.
By developing all key components such as AI, control software, sensor technology, and mechanical components in-house, the development team has made groundbreaking progress in a variety of areas.
With products such as MAiRA, the world’s first cognitive robot, or MiPA, a household and service robot, humanity awaits a new era of robotics. NEURA Robotics is currently working on launching 4NE1 (“For Anyone”), the first humanoid robot ready for series production.
With the Neuraverse, a comprehensive ecosystem for innovations in the field of cognitive robotics, NEURA Robotics is creating an important technical basis for automation solutions and enabling the networking of robots and partner companies on a global scale.
