Supply Engineer

esponsible for all aspects of direct material sourcing
Develop best class category sourcing strategy that delivers on established financial targets in alignment with AOP (Annual Operating Plan) goals through mitigating Inflation, improving cost productivity and maintaining supply availability.
Develop, execute and manage supplier contracts
Preferred supplier recommendation based on total cost analysis
Develop deep market / cost-driver expertise for category leadership
Develop and deploy In-Region and Supplier Resilience strategies
Report and manage supplier performance metrics OTD, Quality etc. in collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders including Planning, Quality and Product Management.
Lead quarterly supplier performance reviews
Work with procurement and quality to solve supplier delivery or quality problems
Establish relationships with stakeholders to ensure alignment of direct sourcing policies and initiatives.
Support our NPD team on long term growth strategies
Develop and execute project funnels resulting with YoY direct category spend cost reduction
Review opportunities between sites and regions to synergize and consolidate direct category spend
Reports to Supply Manager - EMEAI

You have:
Bachelors Degree in Related Field (Supply Chain, Business, Finance or Engineering).
3 to 5 years of experience in sourcing or supply chain related field
Team player with negotiation skills, assertiveness and initiative as well as good communication skills
Analytical, goal and solution-oriented
Resilience and flexibility
Willingness to travel (25%)
Prior experience in Sourcing, Supply Chain Management or related fields.
Financial acumen