Procurement Engineer 3 – Strategic Sourcing Lead
philips · Alajuela
Job description
About the role
As a Procurement Engineer 3 you will lead a strategic, data‑driven approach to product stewardship, focusing on risk management, value creation and overall procurement strategy for the IGT team.
Key responsibilities
- Own and drive product roadmaps to support BOM cost reduction, component risk mitigation, and overall procurement strategy.
- Lead supplier selection and make‑or‑buy decisions aligned with category strategy to maximize supplier performance.
- Partner with sustaining teams to develop business cases and project proposals for supplier changes.
- Manage end‑to‑end supplier transitions, including specifications, agreements, implementation, capacity planning and IT/system updates.
- Provide procurement support and represent the site in cross‑functional teams and external negotiations.
Required profile
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, materials, finance or a related technical field.
- 5–9 years of relevant experience, preferably in the medical device industry.
- Proven track record of continuous improvement and cost optimization through vendor collaboration.
- Experience in sustaining engineering with a focus on component de‑risking and strategic sourcing.
- Fluent English communication skills.
Required skills
- Cost engineering
- DfX methodology
- Supplier relationship management
- Lean methodologies
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Alajuela