Procurement Engineer

Overview

Optimize cost, lead time, and supply chain for electromechanical products.

Key Responsibilities

• supplier audits
• cost reduction
• market analysis
• bom optimization
• early integration
• tech roadmap

Tasks

-Supplier Quality: Develop suppliers from the engineering standpoint (if necessary, jointly with interface partners), conduct suppliers audit and support SQM/ SQC initiatives of suppliers. -Business support: Provide input for supplier quotes optimization, BoM assessment, lead time reduction and on-time improvement. -Early Procurement Involvement: Be actively involved in the product development/ manufacturing process and pushing forward cost reduction measures (design to cost, target costing, standardization, Value Engineering, etc.) to achieve the target costs for materials and reduce the overall material costs by fulfilling the necessary functions. Closely align with R&D/ Engineering community, PLM, Commodity Managers, Buyers -Strategy alignment: Support activities planned by the lines of business in order to harmonize and implement the technological line-of-business strategies with procurement strategies. -Alignment of Technology Roadmaps: Introduce and follow up given cross-functional Procurement strategies to ensure the linkage of commodity strategies and technological market trends. -Strategy deployment: Drive sourcing decisions with interface partners in order to incorporate technological knowhow and safeguard security strategies. -Early Supplier Integration: Include suppliers and conduct cost-benefit analysis workshops, innovation workshops and concept competitions with key suppliers in order to concentrate on the key functions of the components/products. -Knowledge management: Participate in workgroups in order to stay informed and keep others informed and exert influence from an early stage. -Analysis: Conduct and provide market information/ analysis on relevant global technologies and price trends in order to develop new competent suppliers and new technologies in the supply chain.

Requirements

• electromechanical
• mechatronics
• graduate engineer
• supplier management
• analytical skills
• problem solving

What You Bring

-5 - 7+ years’ experience in Electromechanical / Mechatronics product engineering, R&D, manufacturing or technical procurement -Global mindset & good networking skills -Excellent written and oral communication skills -Self-determined and goal oriented, strategic, proactive and team player with the drive to implement changes -Ability to understand product / component design and discuss it with suppliers to optimize for manufacture -Skilled in supplier interfacing, communication with supplier and project management -Advanced technical skills assessing supplier capabilities -Graduate in Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience. -Ability to analyze material cost breakdowns and accuracy based on market values through strong analytical skills -Experience of complex problem resolution -Ability to travel 10%

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About Siemens

-The company drives progress with solutions in electrification, automation, and digitalization across industries. -With cutting-edge products and services, it leads sustainable innovation for industries like energy, manufacturing, and infrastructure. -Its impressive portfolio includes smart grids, automated factories, advanced healthcare technologies, and solutions for urban mobility. -Siemens’ digital solutions enhance efficiency and sustainability in everything from smart buildings to electric vehicles. -It has contributed to iconic projects, including energy-efficient train systems and automation in key industrial sectors. -Transforming how industries use digital technology to optimize operations and tackle global challenges.

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