Procurement Engineer - Mechanics
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 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 Mechanics department, in line with the Global Head of Procurement.
COMPANY'S MISSION AND VALUES
REPORTING STRUCTURE
The Procurement Engineer 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 of all Mechanical components with a major focus on Metal (Stamping, Turning, Assembly). Plastics (Injection molding).
- Support supplier selection, benchmarks, new sourcing projects in alignment with business strategy.
- Support contract negotiation / price negotiation, conclusion of annual contracts
- Lead local procurement projects including market research and development of new local procurement sources in the US, Canada and Mexico.
- Define short and long term supplier strategy in alignment with Global Procurement Commodity management.
- 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 Mechanical Engineering or similar technical field.
- Minimum 5 + years of purchasing experience including procurement of mechanical components focused on steel and plastics manufacturing technology.
- Experience in international logistics/procurement
- Travel approximately 15%.
- Must have strong written and oral communication skills
- 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.
The base pay for this position ranges from $90,000 - $115,000 annually with a target performance bonus of 10% of an employee’s annual base salary. Belimo is committed to paying all employees in a fair, equitable and transparent manner. Compensation is based on several factors including geographic location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education and experience. Belimo is a total compensation company which includes a comprehensive benefits package including a full range of medical, financial, and other competitive benefits. Belimo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. #WeAreBelimo
Nearest Major Market: Bridgeport
Nearest Secondary Market: Danbury