Nordson
Supply Chain Engineer
India · Work style not stated · Full time
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- EmployerNordson
- LocationIndia
- Work styleWork style not stated
- Employment typeFull time
- Employer posted
Acquisition and delivery of raw materials, components or parts that form the end product. Includes acquisition of goods at the right time, quantity, quality and cost. Areas include: buying/planning, components engineering, commodities, supplier diversity, strategic sourcing and vendor relations.
We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Supply Chain Engineer to join our team in Bangalore India
Summary of the role
While working as a Supply Chain Engineer you will:
- Identify, research, evaluate and select suppliers that meet the organization's standards of price, quality, timing, and reliability of supply.
- Be responsible for the purchasing and inventory management of a group of commodities.
- Support the commercial and contractual supply chain activities associated with procuring materials and services in support of the manufacture and service of the assigned commodities.
- Purchase the necessary quantities of raw materials, equipment supplies and services at the most economical cost and lowest inventory, for delivery at the time and location specified
- Drive improvements in annual total costs for specific commodities and products
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Role and Responsibilities
- Identify, research, evaluate and select new suppliers that meet the organization's standards of price, quality, timing, and reliability of supply.
- Responsible for the purchasing and inventory management.
- Sourcing of new components and assemblies from new and existing suppliers, working from engineering drawings/technical specifications.
- Responsible for the supplier relationship management.
- Maintain an appropriate meeting schedule with suppliers and provide feedback to management on issues arising.
- Liaise with the S ensuring that any supply chain problems affecting production are resolved efficiently.
- Work closely with R&D on NPI projects to meet product release deadlines.
- Lead negotiations of long-term supply contracts
- Identify specific areas for cost savings, make recommendations and implement improvements where required.
Skills and Qualifications
- Educated to degree level or equivalent, ideally in an engineering subject.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a strategic purchasing role.
- Ability to work from engineering drawings/technical specifications and source for electro mechanical assemblies.
- Experience in material requirements planning (MRP) procurement related to manufacturing is essential.
- Development and management of ‘pull’ or JIT supply chains to support a forecast driven ‘build to order’ customer expectation.
- Demonstrable strategic approach to procurement and best practice.
- Strong commercial acumen with experience of contract negotiation.
- Exceptional communication skills and an ability to work with stakeholders at all levels.
- Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Outlook to an intermediate level.
Travel
- The role requires occasional travel to suppliers
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