Mission
As a Sourcing Project Engineer/Specialist/Purchaser, your mission is to represent Sourcing in the NPD - New Product Development, being the liaison between MKT-R&D requirements and sourcing team. This role will analyze BOMs in collaboration with engineering teams and lead within the sourcing team the actions to identify cost-saving and negotiation opportunities. Working from product feasibility, prototypes, up to the handover to the operation.
You Will
- Analyze BOMs and collaborate with R&D/engineering teams to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Represent the Sourcing teams in the NPD – New Product Development.
- Be the liaison between NPD and Sourcing team, leading the sourcing activities within the Categories.
- Partner with Product MKT to understand the requirements and build the Product cost, using the best information possible (quotes, cost estimation, landed cost calculations, etc)
- Experience and knowledge in cost estimation. (domestic and international items). Experience in landed cost estimation. Comparison between national and international total cost of ownership.
- Responsible for all sourcing-related activities, including, but not limited to, the sourcing process, price control, proposal analysis, negotiating improved value, awarding & implementing contracts.
- Work with engineers to source materials and services that align with product requirements.
- Analyze and improve procurement processes to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance overall operations.
- Establish robust communication strategies to report on program status, communicate critical issues and offer solutions, and implement corrective actions.
- Ability to handle multiple high-visibility, high-priority initiatives effectively, independently, and under competing constraints
- Benchmark global supplier markets and maintain a competitive supplier database.
- Build Localization Purchase Plan and lead the action within sourcing categories.
- Provide clear, data-driven updates to internal stakeholders through presentations and reports.
- Ensure that procured materials and services meet company standards, budget requirements, and vendor qualifications.
- Onboarding of Suppliers together with SQA and sourcing categories.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
To succeed, you will need
- A minimum of 6+ years of experience in procurement, process engineering, Experience with launching new product portfolio.
- Experience with new product introduction and product development.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated expertise and domain knowledge in one or more manufacturing processes, ex: machining, stamping, forging, casting, welding, coating, etc.
- Strong analytical, project management, and negotiation skills.
- Proficient in data analysis and reporting tools, including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI (desirable).
- Highly detail-oriented, well-organized, and analytical with strong problem-solving skills.
- Skilled in making data-driven decisions with a strong analytical mindset.
- Self-motivated and resourceful with a proactive approach to procurement.
- Fluent/advance English.
In return, we offer
- Culture of trust and accountability;
- Lifelong learning and career growth;
- Innovation powered by people;
- Comprehensive compensation and benefits;
- Health and well-being.
Location
Hybrid
Alphaville – Barueri/SP, Brazil with a planned move to Sorocaba, São Paulo, in 2027.
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