(NPI) Sourcing and Cost Optimization Lead
- Eindhoven, Noord-Brabant
- Vast
- Voltijds
- Sourcing Project Lead:
- Represent the Procurement department in NPI project teams to secure deployment of procurement/category strategies and supply chain configurations.
- Build and maintain relationships with Procurement colleagues, R&D, Product Engineering, Logistics, and other departments.
- Define and communicate the design of the Supply Chain in agreement with Procurement Category Managers.
- Support and contribute to strategy based on requirements and Thermo Fisher Scientific make/buy strategy.
- Define and follow up on cost targets of purchased items and modules.
- Coordinate Procurement colleagues in the execution of Make/Buy Decisions, Supply Chain Design, Suppliers Selection process, contracting, and Material Cost Management.
- Manage supply chain-related critical issues within projects.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory legislation and Integrated Management System (IMS).
- Cost Optimization:
- Estimate manufacturing costs for complex parts and prepare cost estimates for new products.
- Drive down the cost of goods by influencing design choices based on manufacturability and cost considerations.
- Provide transparency in product costing for both technical costs and business uplifts.
- Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities through in-depth assessments of factory standard costs.
- Develop should-cost analyses for components and assemblies using specialized costing tools.
- Support Procurement fact-based cost negotiation with suppliers, including machining times, setup analysis, and tooling.
- Minimally Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electronics, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated ability in cost estimation, manufacturing, or a related field.
- Project management background with experience of supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and cost optimization.
- Experience with high-precision machining and advanced manufacturing steps like Laser cutting, E-Beam welding, 3D printing, etching, Wire EDM, and Magnetic Annealing.
- Experience with machining materials like Titanium, Nickel Iron, Cobalt Iron, Ferro Magnetic metals, Copper Alloy, and high-end plastics.
- Understanding of high-vacuum cleanliness and surface finishing requirements for mechanical components and related processes.
- Experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, and Project Management in High-Tech Systems environments.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and cost estimation techniques.
- Proficiency in using cost estimation and manufacturing simulation software.
- Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to influence design and manufacturing decisions.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to handle stress and work independently.
- Pro-active approach and continuous quality and performance improvement attitude.
- Competitive remuneration and annual incentive plan bonus scheme.
- Healthcare, company pension, and a range of employee benefits.
- Outstanding career and development prospects within an innovative, forward-thinking organization.
- An exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.