Job Description
Company Description
Do you want to shape the world of tomorrow and work on innovative projects? Then you're a good fit for us! We are a global engineering group with 15,000 employees and 140 locations worldwide. With our services, we are driving the topics of energy efficiency, climate protection and decarbonization and developing tech industries into new dimensions.
The world of SEGULA Technologies Experts revolves around industries such as automotive, software, energy and life sciences. As an independent player, we support OEMs and suppliers with personal engineering services. Take advantage of new opportunities and take on exciting tasks and attractive positions with direct customer assignment.
Job Description
We are seeking a Sourcing Engineer to evaluate, develop, and optimize supplier performance. The role involves supplier audits, negotiations and ensuring the highest standards in quality, cost and delivery timelines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess current and potential suppliers through reviews, site visits, and audits.
- Negotiate pricing, contracts, and delivery terms to meet cost and quality objectives.
- Collaborate with Supplier Quality teams to resolve quality or delivery issues.
- Develop strategies to optimize supplier relationships and enhance supply chain efficiency.
- Maintain and update supplier records, including certifications and performance metrics.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in sourcing or procurement, preferably in the manufacturing industry.
- Proficiency in supplier evaluation tools and quality management systems.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing and cost optimization strategies.
Additional Information
Skills Required:
- Supplier Evaluation: Ability to assess and evaluate suppliers using tools and audits to ensure they meet performance standards.
- Negotiation Skills: Strong skills in negotiating pricing, contracts, and delivery terms to achieve optimal cost and quality.
- Quality Management: Knowledge of quality management systems (QMS) and the ability to collaborate with Supplier Quality teams to resolve issues.
- Supply Chain Optimization: Expertise in developing strategies to optimize supplier relationships and improve overall supply chain efficiency.
- Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze supplier performance data and develop action plans based on findings.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication for effective interaction with suppliers, teams, and stakeholders.
- Contract Management: Experience in drafting, reviewing, and managing supplier contracts and agreements.
- Lean Manufacturing Knowledge: Understanding of lean principles and the ability to apply them to improve processes and reduce costs.
- Cost Optimization: Skills in identifying opportunities for cost savings while maintaining quality and delivery performance.
- Project Management: Ability to manage multiple supplier relationships and projects simultaneously.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify problems in the supply chain and implement effective solutions.
