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Responsibilities
* Actively support New Product Introductions and engineering design change activities, to ensure optimization in terms of part design/manufacturing technology/supplier selection decisions.
* Promote the use of supplier innovation and Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DfMA) into product designs through Early Supplier Involvement (ESI).
* Lead Design to Cost (DtC) and Value Engineering (VE) exercises with suppliers and Siemens engineering, to drive cost optimization.
* Conduct RfQ competitive exercises to identify lowest Total Cost of Ownership (ToCO) sources, to achieve target costs for materials and products, based on defined commodity strategies.
* Implement supplier changes to reduce risk and costs, improve performance and optimize part/supplier sourcing.
* Collaborate with internal teams; procurement, R&D, manufacturing operations, quality & engineering in order to deliver product and supply base improvements, to meet business needs.
* Initiate and project manage major part resourcing activities, while assuring continuity of supply.
Expertise
* Education: Engineering or related Science Degree - QQI level 8.
* Professional experience within a Procurement/Technical capacity, preferably within an electro‑mechanical manufacturing environment. Manufacturing engineering experience an advantage.
* Understanding of best practices in ESI, DfMA, DtC, VE and Engineering Change management.
* Strong interest to develop experience in terms of suppliers, materials, technologies, and manufacturing processes.
* Established commercial mind‑set with the ability to assess and conclude business decisions and agreements with suppliers.
Attributes & Skills
* Understanding of various supplier manufacturing technologies and commodities, such as metal fabrication, metal machining, plastic molding, PCBA, cables, optics, and fluidics.
* Ability to influence supplier selection decisions at a Site and Strategic Procurement level.
* Proven negotiation and influencing skills with suppliers.
* Project management skills and the ability to initiate and lead supplier optimization projects on a cross‑functional and cross‑site basis.
* Problem solving, planning and analytical skills. Ability to collate and analyze large amounts of data for decision making.
* Excellent communications and interpersonal skills along with strong business writing skills and presentation skills.
* Self‑directing, goal oriented and able to prioritize workload in an Agile environment.
* Team player who can build strong and influential relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
Who we are
We are a team of more than 71,000 highly dedicated Healthineers across more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients.
How we work
When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become part of a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, and professionals who believe in each individual’s potential to contribute with diverse ideas.
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals with disabilities.
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