Senior Manager Procurement Global Category Management R&D IP (f/m/div)

Job Family

Procurement

Type of employment

Full time

Duration of employment

Permanent

Workplace type

Hybrid

Preferred start date

2026-03-01

Join As

Professional (incl. Management Positions)

Is this position eligible for Hire4IFX?

Yes

• Develop new or enhance existing IP license models (for software, hardware, and products), managing the interdependencies between technical and commercial considerations (time-2-contract & time-2-market)
• Responsible for demand planning and the development of a 3rd Party IP strategy, collaborating closely with other functions (e.g., IFX R&D, IFX Business)
• Lead the 3rd Party IP Category globally across IFX Procurement, driving updates to the annual Category Strategy
• Create market-oriented license models, ensuring they are based on state-of-the-art research and technology, while facilitating and encouraging innovation in license models
• Provide technical-commercial decision proposals to Business Lines/Functional Areas, and offer consultation during implementation
• Maintain and instill a sense of urgency in supplier interactions, managing supplier relationships holistically
• Coach and challenge new ideas, actively balancing risks and opportunities, and drive decisions within the scope of work, mentor, share knowledge, and foster talent within the team

• Over 5 years of relevant work experience, ideally in IP area
• Completion of a relevant 4-year degree, supplemented by subject-specific qualifications, or a completed 4-year degree in a related field
• Proven track in managing multi-stakeholder projects with conflicting targets and timelines
• Deep commercial (and technical) understanding of external IP Sourcing or internal IP Management
• Ability to recognize the impact of one’s work and the interdependencies within their area of expertise
• Willingness to develop further skills in Category Management and Global Procurement. Prior experience in Procurement is preferred
• Willingness to travel up to 20%

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