Senior Developer - Component Cost Estimation, Supplier Mgmt

HCL Technologies Limited; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sapsf is seeking a Senior Developer focused on Component Cost Estimation and Supplier Management. The role emphasizes cost-effective sourcing, supplier collaboration, and performance optimization across the supply base.

You will partner with Design Engineering to select robust components, evaluate manufacturability, and drive corrective actions for supplier-related field issues. Knowledge of regulatory standards is valued.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in manufacturing engineering, medical device preferred.
• Experience in Supplier Quality Eng or Receiving Inspection with direct supplier interaction.
• Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Experience with Windchill or other document control systems.
• Create and maintain inspection procedures and develop inspection tools.
• Support component specs, testing, and approval.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering on component quality and reliability.
• Analyze incoming material defects and communicate with suppliers.
• Review designs for quality/manufacturability.
• Investigate supplier field failures and lead corrective actions.
• Knowledge of FDA, GMP, ISO 13485, ISO 14971.

Responsibilities

• Analyze component costs and provide insightful estimates.
• Lead cost modeling and forecasting activities.
• Negotiate with suppliers to achieve favorable terms.
• Manage vendor relationships and performance metrics.
• Support supplier development initiatives and supplier qualification.
• Collaborate with engineering on component selection and quality validation.
• Review supplier issues and drive corrective actions.
• Support change management and documentation updates.

Skills

Cost analysis

Cost modeling

Supplier negotiation

Vendor management

Supply relationship

Supplier development

Job description

Career Opportunities: Senior Developer - Component Cost Estimation, Supplier Mgmt (114631)

Requisition ID114631-Posted10/06/2026

The Senior Developer will be responsible for Component Cost Estimation, Supplier Collaboration and Negotiation, Supplier Development & Management. The primary focus will be on ensuring cost-effective component sourcing, enhancing supplier relationships, and optimizing supplier performance and development.

Key Responsibilities

5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in the medical device industry

Experience in Supplier Quality Engineering or Receiving Inspection, including working directly with suppliers and using quality toolsFamiliarity with SAP (supply chain or quality modules) or similar ERP systems

Experience with Windchill or other document control systems (change orders, BOM updates, etc.)

Create and maintain inspection procedures, and develop or source inspection tools

Support component specifications, testing, and approval for use

Collaborate with Design Engineering on component selection, quality, and reliability

Analyze incoming material defects and communicate issues to suppliers

Review designs for quality and manufacturability

Investigate supplier-related field failures and lead corrective actions

Knowledge of FDA, GMP, ISO 13485, and ISO 14971

Skill Requirements

• 1. Ability to analyze component costs accurately and provide insightful estimates.
• 2. Proficiency in cost modeling and forecasting techniques.
• 3. Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build fruitful collaborations with suppliers.
• 4. Knowledge of contract negotiation and vendor management.
• 5. Experience in supplier relationship management and vendor performance evaluation.
• 6. Ability to implement supplier development strategies and initiatives.

Other Requirements

1.Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) certification would be a plus.