Philips Lighting is the global market leader in the lighting industry, with recognized expertise in the development, manufacturing and application of innovative lighting solutions. We offer our expertise, depth and reach across the entire lighting value chain to improve and simplify the work of our professional partners wherever our knowledge and reach can create value for them. From LED light sources to the increased role of controls to all-inclusive tailor-made solutions.
Your role:
Currently for Philips Lighting Electronics factory in Pilawe are looking for suitable candidates for Procurement Engineer role who will act as procurement ‘linking pin’ withR&D, Marketing, Quality and Supply Chain Management
Philips Lighting Electronics in Pila is producing top quality electronic control systems suitable for a wide range of light sources. Check us on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jnUFdZF0Tc
Your responsibilities will include:
- Being a procurement linking pin in Philips Lighting Electronics factory in Pila
- Being a project team member in new product development projects responsible for procurement engineering scope e.g. material cost estimations, target costing, initiating actions to reach cost targets, early supplier involvement (negotiating tooling price, ordering tools and component samples) etc.
- Driving and executing cost down projects
- Driving concept savings in new product developments in close cooperation with R&D, Marketing, Quality and Supply Chain Management
- Active participation in value engineering projects and workshops
- Implementing actions defined during value engineering workshops
- Controlling and mitigating procurement engineering related risks: price, quality, availability
- Driving supplier selection together with Commodity Teams
- Managing suppliers, components and materials in line with commodity strategy
- Support and participation in price negotiations with suppliers
- Support and engagement in procurement engineering process improvements
We are looking for a person who fits the following requirements:
- Graduate with Bachelor or master degree, preferably: Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical or Electronic Engineering
- Fluent English (both orally and in writing) is a must
- Working experience in Engineering and / or Development environment
- 1-5 years of experience in a high volume assembly-type industry in supply chain related functions or related financial controlling functions
- Possesses the expertise to carry out cost engineering activities to support design decision making and price negotiations
- Understanding the basic principles of Executing Cost Down projects
- Understanding the basic principles of Value Engineering
- Understanding the basic principles of the materials / goods flow
- Able to read and understand technical documentation e.g. mechanical parts
- Experience in the area of purchasing would be an advantage
- Very well developed communication and negotiating skills
- Computer skills: MS Office advanced
- Analytical skills with ability to draw conclusions
- Proactivity and initiative
- Target oriented; problem solving skills
We offer:
- Relocation package