Procurement Specialist
Core
Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for electromechanical/mechanical components and assemblies with a focus on Asia procurement, Total Cost of Ownership, and best-cost country sourcing.
Role type
Senior Procurement Specialist (Global Sourcing)
Builds
Global supply chain for drive technology and electrical components
Domain
Industrial manufacturing (electromechanical components, motors, connectors, PCBs, cable harnesses)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Global strategic sourcing, RFQ management, supplier selection, contract negotiation, value engineering, design-to-cost, supplier portfolio management, risk assessment, dual/second-source strategy, TCO analysis, make-or-buy evaluation
Preferred skills
International strategic procurement experience in industrial environment, knowledge of core materials (metals, plastics, copper, insulation, magnetic materials), understanding of electro-mechanical components
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Develop and execute global sourcing strategies locally for electromechanical/mechanical components and assemblies; Lead RFQs, supplier selection, and contract, price, and framework agreement negotiations; Drive sustainable cost reductions through value-engineering, design-to-cost, supplier workshops, cost-transparency analyses, and make-or-buy or footprint evaluations; Manage the strategic supplier portfolio, including supplier development, risk assessments, and implementation of dual/second-source strategies for series production; Collaborate closely with R&D, Industrial Engineering, and Quality to ensure optimized specifications and readiness for industrialization
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC