Hybrid Global Principal Procurement Engineer

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About the role

  • Global Principal Procurement Engineer at Leica Microsystems leading cost optimization initiatives across the Direct Sourcing portfolio through advanced cost engineering techniques.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute cost reduction and value improvement projects across Direct Commodities in alignment with Commodity Managers.
  • Develop and apply target costing strategies in collaboration with R&D and Product Management.
  • Conduct cost breakdown analyses and challenge supplier pricing based on manufacturing processes and market benchmarks.
  • Benchmark global suppliers in alignment with Commodity Managers, identify the best cost sourcing opportunities and support, drive and lead complex negotiations with suppliers to achieve optimal commercial outcomes.
  • Support early supplier involvement in New Product Introduction (NPI) projects to ensure cost-effective design decisions in alignment with the Project Procurement Managers.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Supply Chain Management
  • 8+ years of experience in procurement engineering, cost engineering, or strategic sourcing
  • Familiarity with Advanced Cost Management Tools, such as Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), Design-to-Cost (DtC), Clean Sheet Costing, Activity-Based Costing (ABC)
  • Proven track record in complex price and contract negotiations
  • Fluent in English (negotiation level)

Benefits

  • health care program
  • paid time off

Job title

Global Principal Procurement Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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