Sourcing Engineer - Columbus, United States - Mettler Toledo AG

Description

Summary

Be the go-to expert for the assigned material categories, delivering innovation, total cost, and supplier performance (cost, quality, delivery) improvements.

Assist in the development of procurement strategies and drive the strategy implementation in close collaboration with the category manager. Drive standardization and utilization of globally preferred suppliers and modules.

This Position is based in Columbus, OH.

An ideal candidate would have a background in Supply Chain with either a degree in Electrical Engineering or experience in a field that is comparable.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assist in procurement strategy development and drive the strategy implementation in close collaboration with a category manager.

Supplier evaluation and selection, strategic supplier management (audits, performance reviews, negotiations).

Consult in product development and engineering changes in close collaboration with R&D, project and product managers. Establish yourself as the go-to technical expert for automation, electric motors, and network modules.

Maintain the material library through the whole material lifecycle (introduction, maintenance, change, phase-out).

Coordinate multi-unit, cross-functional global projects and support both regional and global implementations.

Identify and implement savings opportunities by transferring and applying best practices.

Single point of contact for dedicated US business units as a coordinator within global procurement.

Other duties may be assigned.

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