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Procurement Engineer, Electro-Mechanics (Hybrid)

Danbury, CT, US, 06810

Belimo is the global market leader in the development, production, and marketing of field devices for the energy-efficient control of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. Damper actuators, control valves, sensors, meters, and gas monitors make up the company's core business. Founded in 1975, Belimo employs approximately 2,000 people in over 80 countries and is listed on the Swiss Exchange (SIX) since 1995.

JOB SUMMARY

The Procurement Engineer Electro/Mechanics is responsible for development and implementation of the strategy for the technology portfolio according to the Global Group procurement strategy. This strategy is defined together with the Purchasing Manager Americas and the Global Head of the Electronics department, in line with the Global Head of Procurement.

COMPANY'S MISSION AND VALUES

The objectives of this position are fully integrated to the objectives of the Company’s Mission and Values. It is the responsibility of all employees to perform their duties in accordance with Company Policy.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

The Procurement Engineer Electro/Mechanics reports directly to the Manager, Purchasing Americas in Danbury, CT and bears full responsibility for agreed upon goals and objectives.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Local responsibility for Category Management including print assemblies, cables and connecting system.
  • Support supplier selection, benchmarks, new sourcing projects in alignment with business strategy.
  • Support contract negotiation / price negotiation, conclusion of annual contracts
  • Lead local procurement market research & development of new local procurement sources.
  • Together with the global head of department which suppliers are included in the portfolio and which suppliers are phased out.
  • Support development service including but not limited to providing new techniques, materials, manufacturing processes and know-how.
  • Support operational tasks in SAP including but not limited to master data maintenance.
  • Drafting of cooperation agreements, service contracts, etc
  • Support local supplier assessment / development for the Group Strategy
  • Optimization of costs TCO, MPI, OTD, Quality, ITO

REQUIREMENTS

  • BS Degree in a technical discipline required, preferably in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or related field.
  • Minimum 5 + years of purchasing experience including procurement of electromechanical components, PCB assembly.
  • Experience in international logistics/procurement
  • Travel approximately 15%.
  • Must have strong written and oral communication skills
  • German speaking a plus.
  • Excellent understanding of MRP and Procurement Tasks.  SAP Experience preferred.
  • Strong negotiation and analytical skills
  • Experience working in an ISO 14001 / 9001 Quality Management System
  • Demonstrated ability to work well in team environment and communicate effectively with internal and external customers.

Why employees choose Belimo?

  • Health - Top of the line medical, dental and vision options for employees and their families
  • Fantastic employee culture – Belimo employees bleed orange and truly live our company mantra “Together to the top!”
  • Financials – On top of a competitive salary, employees at every level of the organization are eligible for an annual bonus and regular performance reviews. We also encourage all employees to participate in our employee stock plan, offering a 30% discount.
  • Save for retirement – Belimo offers a competitive 6% company match on 401K contributions, which is immediately vested.
  • Flexibility – Belimo offers a hybrid schedule for professional-office positions, allowing you more flexibility to spend time with your loved ones.
  • Time Off – Belimo provides all employees vacation time, personal/sick time, and generous holiday offerings. 
  • Continuous Learning – Belimo pushes our employees to never stop learning. We offer tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate courses.
  • Diversity – Work with colleagues around the globe from Switzerland to Brazil to Shanghai.
  • Professional Development – Belimo offers trainings throughout the year to further develop yourself personally and professionally, including a Trainee Program specifically geared towards recent graduates. 
  • Growth – Belimo is experiencing record growth! Many of our employees grow their careers with Belimo through internal advancement and choose to retire with us.
  • Wellness – We offer all Danbury employees free access to our on-site fitness center effective their first day. We also offer a $300 annual incentive for meeting wellness-based goals.
  • Give back – Belimo cares about local and global issues! We fundraise annually with an employer-match and coordinate paid volunteer days to support our local community.
  • More Perks include quarterly employee-focused events, transparency with leadership, a newly constructed state-of-the-art facility which offers a full cafeteria, sit/stand desks, and all the free cappuccinos you can want!

 

 

 

MAKE A DIFFERENCE – JOIN OUR TEAM

At Belimo, we take pride in making our company a rewarding place to work. Our leaders are passionate, and embrace new ideas. Through collaboration our employees don’t just create amazing products; they are revolutionizing the HVAC industry. Investing in employees is at the core of Belimo’s approach to recruiting and retaining diverse creative talent, to continue to grow an industry leading business. The success of our company brand is connected to the expertise and dedication of our employees.

Join Belimo, and help improve the world around us.


Nearest Major Market: Bridgeport
Nearest Secondary Market: Danbury

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