Product Manager Strategic Buyouts – 18 months (m/f/d)
Core
Lead the development and execution of global buyout strategy for the Motion Control portfolio, managing external partnerships and make-or-buy decisions to simplify the portfolio and accelerate time-to-market.
Role type
Strategic Product Manager (Buyouts & Sourcing)
Builds
Scalable, profitable growth through strategic sourcing and portfolio simplification
Domain
Industrial automation / Motion Control / Factory Automation
Required skills
Strategic product management, supplier/partner management, make-or-buy decision making, business case development, financial modeling, portfolio development, SKU simplification, cross-functional stakeholder management, supply chain awareness
Preferred skills
Global supply chain background, outsourcing strategy expertise, experience in large matrix organizations
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Manage and develop key buyout partners globally; Develop and drive make-or-buy decisions across the portfolio; Enable new product development through strategic buyouts; Ensure successful launch and lifecycle management of buyout products; Lead volume transitions to selected partners; Drive cost reduction initiatives through sourcing and design-to-value
Seniority
Mid-to-Senior, hands-on IC