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Siemens · 1 day ago

Procurement Engineer

Peachtree Corners, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$91K/yr - $157K/yr

5+ years exp

Siemens is a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. They are looking for a Procurement Engineer who will be responsible for early involvement of procurement in product development, supplier integration, and cost reduction strategies to ensure compliance with cost goals and technical innovations.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ConsultingCyber SecurityInternet of Things

No H1B

Responsibilities

Engage in preliminary development. Be actively involved in the product development/manufacturing process as well as undertaking and pushing forward cost reduction measures (design to cost, target costing, standardization, key data, etc.) to achieve the target costs for materials and reduce the overall material costs by fulfilling the necessary functions. Represent Strategic Procurement in the R&D project meetings and ensure milestone deliverables. Collaborate with R&D engineers and commodity managers to align the development goals with commodity strategies

Include suppliers and conduct cost-benefit analysis workshops, innovation workshops and concept competitions with key suppliers to concentrate on the key functions of the components/projects. Optimize material cost through DtC. Review’s material cost target

Initiate market observation, conduct and provide market information/analyses on international technology and price trends to obtain new suppliers and new technologies in the supply chain

Introduce and follow up given cross-functional Procurement strategies to ensure the linkage of commodity strategies and technological market trends

Support activities planned by the lines of business to harmonize and implement the technological line-of-business strategies with procurement strategies. Supports Core/Non-core initiatives. Participates sourcing strategy development with commodity team

Drive sourcing decisions with interface partners to incorporate technological knowhow and safeguard security strategies. Drives cross-functional sourcing concept

Be involved in and provide corresponding support for projects in lines of business to provide optimum input for quotes, workshops, scope of material (BoM assessment) and realization of potential for savings in the project

Technology Assess and develop suppliers from the technological standpoint (if necessary, jointly with interface partners) to concentrate on the best suppliers

Participate in workgroups and work in projects to stay informed and keep and others informed and exert influence at an early stage

Applies preventive methods aimed at risk minimization. Designs, maintains, and improves specific requirements, specification and concepts based on supplier categorization

Coordinate’s product/service qualifications and approvals based on specific requirements / specifications (Ready to Order)

Qualification

Procurement ManagementSupply Chain ManagementR&D CollaborationElectrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringProject ManagementAnalytical SkillsNegotiation SkillsInterpersonal SkillsPresentation SkillsTeam Player

Required

Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

5 plus years of experience in procurement and supply chain management including R&D, manufacturing, procurement, finance and supplier interfacing

Excellent analytical skills and good judgment in assessing risks and control deficiencies, with confidence in suggesting practical alternative solutions

Ability to travel 20%

Must be eligible to work in the US with no sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred

BS Electrical Engineering Degree

Master's degree

Industry experience within a Mechanical / Electrical / Electronic component manufacturing business

Project management knowledge and execution leadership experience

Professional Certifications: Supply Chain Management; Project Management etc

Good communication, listening, good networking and negotiation skills are required

Self-determined and goal oriented, Ownership, interpersonal skills, presentation skills, proactive and team player with the drive to implement changes