Industrial Scientific · 5 hours ago
Procurement Engineer
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$88K/yr - $147K/yr
3+ years expIndustrial Scientific is a company that designs and manufactures gas detection products and solutions. They are seeking a Procurement Engineer to support New Product Development by leading sourcing activities, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring efficient procurement processes.
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Responsibilities
Lead supplier engagements for multiple NPD projects. Address supply gaps, develop sourcing strategies, obtain stakeholder buy-in, and manage stakeholder expectation
In alignment with established commodity strategies, Lead supplier identification process, exchange of information, selection, development, and relationship management for NPD projects. Work with global suppliers of various cultures and time zones
Act as a liaison between suppliers and design engineers. Manage prototype inventory levels, Bill-of-Material (BOM) /Engineering Change Notices, and related communication with suppliers
Source wide range of materials to strengthen the global supply base and support commodity strategies
Purchase components/sub-assemblies/turnkey outsourced content to meet prototype builds and engineering sample demand. Manage the development of Tooling/Fixtures, track progress, and manage prototype/NRE expenses for multiple NPD projects
Resolve supply/invoice issues throughout the P2P (Procure-to-Pay) cycle. Collaborate with Suppliers and internal teams to negotiate and resolve scheduling conflicts, inventory levels, material shortages, delivery requirements, cost improvements, quality improvements and other material issues
Lead the processes of developing NDA, RFP/RFQ packages, CAPX, Statement-of-Work, and Contracts by working with the Design, Commercial, and Legal teams
Lead negotiations to maintain the product cost target. Perform TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) and Should-Cost Analyses to evaluate the “best” option
Leverage internal and external resources to drive Design for Manufacturing and Design for Cost initiatives within the Product development team
Facilitate communication between suppliers and SQE (Supplier Quality Engineering) group to complete qualification of new parts/assemblies
Collaborate with Fortive Category Managers to ensure best practices and greatest leverage in procurement, low-cost region sourcing, supplier assessment & management
Must be able to travel up to 10-20% to find, develop, and manage domestic and/or global sources of supply
Qualification
Required
Ability to navigate through ambiguity and change; excel in a fast-paced environment
Good business judgment, including the ability to anticipate the impact of decisions
Ability to consult, advise and influence cross-functionally within the organization
Analytical, with a clear, logical understanding of problem-solving including Root Cause, Corrective Action, Counter Measures, Problem Solving Process, and Action Plan development and execution
Financial acumen and ability to develop financial business cases for strategic decision making
Capacity to be a change agent, demonstrating persistence and resilience when faced with challenges
Negotiation and conflict management abilities
Understanding of electro-mechanical engineering drawings and technical specifications
Experience working with Injection molded plastics, printed circuit board assemblies, and battery packs is a plus
Working knowledge, proficiency, and understanding of ERP/MRP systems and their use in a manufacturing environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience with Oracle EBS a plus
3 or more years' experience in new product development
Experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, and Product Development within a manufacturing environment
Knowledge of finance and accounting characteristics of supply chain
University Degree (bachelor's degree or equivalent) in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, or related field
Preferred
Experience working with Injection molded plastics, printed circuit board assemblies, and battery packs is a plus
Experience with Oracle EBS a plus
ISM certification as CPSM a plus
Benefits
This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.
Company
Industrial Scientific
Industrial Scientific Corporation manufactures gas detectors and monitoring systems. It also provides iNet, a software-based service that
1001-5000 employees
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