Job Summary:
The Procurement Engineer ensures proper alignment of inbound supply chain for products and raw materials across our business units. In addition, this role drives continuous improvement of our cost position and takes an active part in product improvement and development in support of business strategies.
Essential functions:
· Develop, lead, and implement business cost reduction strategies through Sourcing to improve our cost position without sacrificing quality
· Evaluate, coordinate, and support sourcing opportunities in Asia Pacific and low cost regions
· Support product development and improvement teams by sourcing new technologies from qualified suppliers while leading the qualification process
· Challenge existing suppliers to recommend more cost effective and/or more reliable products that will improve our competitive position. Assist in the evaluation and coordination of these recommendations
· Lead vendor initial qualification through the First Article Process, ensuring vendor products meet legislative, customer, and SC Soft Engineering requirements
· Once qualified, drive supplier actions to verify part and process quality at the supplier’s location to reduce the need for incoming inspection
· Work with Sourcing, Engineering and Quality to develop procedures and processes to qualify potential suppliers
· Assist Head of Operations on Corporate Lean Strategies and Daily Management
Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
·Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field; Electronics Engineering preferred
·Minimum 5 years’ experience in supplier quality or supplier development
·Strong interpersonal skills
·Continuous improvement experience including Lean or Six Sigma
·Ability to work within a team environment
·Ability to execute tasks independently
·Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, specifications, and regulations
·PC skills including MS Office, Auto CAD, and Solidworks
·Willingness to travel 25-50%, both domestically and internationally
