Purchasing Engineer
Core
Manage global and local purchasing routines, strategies, and supplier selection for mechanical parts and categories.
Role type
Senior Purchasing Engineer (Mechanical)
Builds
Supply base for mechanical products and components
Domain
Manufacturing / Mechanical Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
supplier sourcing, RFQ management, price negotiation, contract signing, cost reduction analysis, should-cost analysis, VA/VE, supplier evaluation, SAP (supplier and material management), localization project management, cross-functional team leadership
Preferred skills
high-mix low-volume industry experience, strategic category management, data analysis, Microsoft Office (Excel & PowerPoint)
Technologies
SAP
Responsibilities
Implement purchasing strategies for assigned categories, manage purchasing tools and reports, conduct cost reduction and should-cost analysis, lead supplier evaluation and qualification, negotiate contracts to mitigate risks and ensure supply
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC