R&D Supply Chain Engineer

• Ensure support of M2M development projects in a technical role based on the existing worldwide supply chain platform and corporate strategy, supporting until the first serial machines
• Focus on the understanding of technical problems and scouting of solutions and propose them throughout the different development stages, transferring the know-how from our supply chain partners as well as screening of new market innovations to be applied on our current or future products and services
• Ensure the entire supply chain process as defined in the M2M process during the development and prototyping phase of major equipment and systems, starting from business plan, with the supply chain strategy
• Interdisciplinary cooperation in cross-divisional contexts, with development and production as well as the associated specialist departments in the project environment, active exchange in the team
• Project support for machine developments from supply chain perspective along the phases (BP, CN, DD, IN) including aspect of: Logistic, own and third manufacturing and manufacturing technologies
• Support of larger life cycle projects or product transfers, after the market introduction phase
• Perform market studies and benchmarks to drive make-or-buy decisions according to total cost principals, coordinated with all relevant stake holders, considering the existing supplier base, the category strategy, the own production strategy, and new potential suppliers
• Supplier validation and negotiation of contracts (engineering-, confidentiality-, development-, framework- and quality agreement-contracts)
• Consulting in in design aspect such as design to cost, design to manufacturing, design to logistic
• Audits of suppliers and sub sequent development of suppliers to reach the defined quality level, responsible for the fulfilment of First Article Inspection
• Ensure compliance according to required worldwide norms such as food contact material, electrical norms etc.
• Driver for standardization and reduction of complexity
• Exchange with other procurement departments and lead buyers to exchange knowhow and adopt existing solutions
• Cost tracking along the phases of the M2M development process
• Ensure risk mitigation with a proper 2nd source strategy
• Coordination of development partnerships with suppliers and internal departments
• Maintenance of master data (audit reports, certificates, price lists) in the corresponding systems prior product introduction

• Basic technical education or career
• Degree in mechanical and or electrical/software engineering from a university or university of applied sciences
• Professional experience in industrial supply chains
• Ability to solve problems in a structured way
• Technical affinity
• Understanding of holistic correlations within the company and business management interrelationship
• Negotiation's skills and knowledge of contracts and laws
• Experience in execution of development projects
• English language skills at C1 and possibly other languages
• Proven IT skills (Office, Web applications, internet, SAP, CAD, PDM)
• Analytical skills and negotiation skills
• Problem structuring and problem-solving skills
• Cross-business unit thinking and acting
• Presentation skills with positive charisma
• Oriented towards the corporate supply chain strategy to secure competitive advantages for the company and the customer
• Capability for cost tracking along the M2M process
• Selves driven and used to take decisions / ability to work in a team and deal with conflict
• Ability as consultant for the project team along the project stages
• Customer-oriented mind set, strong and focused implementation skills
• Above-average personal commitment
• Integrity / assertiveness and creativity
• Proven ability to convince and motivate
• Intercultural management
• Good written and oral expression in English language

German is a plus

• Great and dynamic work environment
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Vacation and sick time entitlement
• Retirement plan with generous company contribution
• Comprehensive healthcare
• Protection in the event of disability