Senior Procurement Engineer - Compounds

Belden Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in connectivity solutions seeks a Senior Procurement Engineer to lead global procurement projects. This role offers a unique opportunity to integrate suppliers and R&D into the development process, driving cost-saving initiatives and enhancing supply chain efficiency. You'll collaborate with a diverse team, gaining insights from various perspectives while contributing to innovative projects. If you are goal-oriented and passionate about making a difference in the field of connectivity, this is the perfect opportunity for you to excel and shape the future.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Training opportunities

Professional talent management

Corporate health initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in wire and cable plastic compound development, especially PVC, Polypropylene, and Polyethylene.
• Proficient in numerical analysis and data presentation for decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead global procurement projects and secure deliverables throughout the compound development process.
• Drive cost-out measures and improve raw material supply base in collaboration with R&D.

Skills

Wire and cable plastic compound development

Project management

Data-driven analysis

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Job description

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Date: Apr 12, 2025

Location:
Remote, US All Areas, United States, 46032

Company:
Belden, Inc

Belong. Believe. Be You. Belden.

Propel your career surrounded by a diverse team of innovative, goal-oriented individuals who are pursuing the next generation of connectivity solutions. At Belden, you'll participate in work that will challenge you and position you to excel. You'll collaborate with colleagues from around the world, gaining exposure to a broad base of expertise and perspectives.

Together, we'll continue on a journey of innovation, creating a connected world and paving the way for automation. Join us and let's build the future.

Job Summary:

You act as global procurement project leader throughout the compound development process and secure and monitor related deliverables. Preferred locations for this role are Chicago, IL, Columbus, OH, Cininnati, OH or Indianapolis, IN with travel not to exceed 20% including global travel.

Responsibilities:

• Integrate global procurement, suppliers and R&D into the development process at an early stage


• Initiate and drive cost-out measures via design-to-cost, market/technology scouting, reverse engineering, and material standardization


• Improve raw material supply base and drive insourcing initiatives in close cooperation with R&D, strategic procurement, and supply chain


• Screen the global Supplier/manufacturer market to identify and qualify new potential alternative sources to performance and cost competitiveness


• Review actual and future compound designs of the Belden group against supply chain risks and drive risk elimination activities with all dedicated stakeholders


• Drive compound standardization between the different Belden business units


• Monitor supplier progress and lead cross-functional reviews to assure timely completion of deliverables and milestones

Required Skills and Experience

• Wire and cable plastic compound development experience (preferably in PVC, Polypropylene and Polyethylene), project management, new product introductions, supply chain, and procurement engineering


• Data-driven approach -High proficiency in numerical analysis and working with calculation tools, adept at analyzing data and presenting results in a clear and illustrative manner to facilitate decision-making


• Highly organized, disciplined, and analytical with a proactive approach to meeting deadlines and ensuring deliverables, goal-driven and independent, with confidence and expertise in interdisciplinary collaboration

Applicants can expect a base compensation range of $110,000 - $140,000 annually, plus benefits and additional incentives based on the level of the role. This is the reasonable estimate that Belden believes it might pay for this job based on applicable circumstances at the time of posting. Belden may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law, and commensurate with the applicant's experience, qualifications, and geographical location.

Belden also offers hybrid and remote work practices where feasible and provides employees with benefits that could include health/dental/vision, long term/short term disability, life insurance, HSA/FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, paid leave for volunteer work in your community, training opportunities, professional talent management and succession planning, corporate health well-being initiatives and a work culture which includes commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and sustainability!

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Join a global community striving to improve connectivity and security. The work we're doing puts our people on the front lines of impacting lives and shaping the future. Propel your story of innovation by helping Belden write the next chapter in ours. Shape your future at Belden.

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These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job.

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