Scout, select, qualify, develop, and manage suppliers for all types of parts needed to support day-to-day operations.
Build strong supplier relationships and facilitate early supplier engagement in regard to all sourcing/purchasing aspects of phase-in and phase-out projects.
Represent Endress+Hauser Automation Greenwood in support of global sourcing efforts and on campus teams, projects, and/or events, in alignment of the overall sourcing strategy (including facilitation)
Develop continuous improvement strategies to ensure business needs are routinely met, both externally and internally.
Execute sourcing aspects of engineering changes, and support first article inspection (FAI) process as needed.
Coordinate with material planning to transfer quarterly sales forecast to direct suppliers to ensure adequate supply of direct materials.
Update relevant material master data in SAP as needed.
Qualification + Profile
Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from a four-year college or university and three (3) to five (5) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong working knowledge of sourcing concepts and strategies along with the ability to negotiate stocking agreements and/or contracts
Strong knowledge of SAP (or similar ERP) and Microsoft Office
Customer focused, self-driven and capable of prioritizing workload within a dynamic environment
Excellent problem-solving abilities
Ability to read, interpret and analyze business documents and engineering drawings
Ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and suppliers from diverse cultures and backgrounds
Travel: approximately 10%, including international
Benefits + Perks
The security of working for an international family-owned company
Tuition reimbursement and a wide range of development opportunities
Comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision
Competitive compensation and bonus opportunities
Generous paid time off
Life insurance and 401(k) savings with company match
Full-service café, fitness center, and health clinic (in Greenwood, IN)
Endress+Hauser provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.