Senior Strategic Sourcing Engineer - Cost & DfX

Philips International; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401k

HSA

Stock purchase plan

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Philips is seeking a Senior Procurement/Strategic Sourcing Engineer to drive cost optimization and supplier development in the San Diego area. You will develop and industrialize the supply base, lead PCRs, and apply DfX analyses to improve cost, quality and manufacturability.

This role requires strong procurement experience and the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives. The position emphasizes ownership of product roadmaps, strategic cost reductions, and effective communication of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant engineering/ops field.
• Experience in cost engineering and DfX approaches.
• Strong procurement and supplier management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage product roadmaps including BOM cost reduction and de-risking.
• Develop and implement cost-saving strategies to optimize product cost and manufacturability.
• Apply DfX methodology to improve cost, quality, manufacturability, value and risk.
• Represent site procurement in cross-functional teams and negotiations with suppliers.

Skills

Cost engineering

DfX

Supplier relationship management

Business acumen

Lean methodologies

Manufacturing procedures

Education

Industrial Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electronic Engineering

Operations

Business

Job description

Philips is seeking a Senior Procurement/Strategic Sourcing Engineer to drive cost optimization and supplier development in the San Diego area. You will develop and industrialize the supply base, lead PCRs, and apply DfX analyses to improve cost, quality and manufacturability.

This role requires strong procurement experience and the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives. The position emphasizes ownership of product roadmaps, strategic cost reductions, and effective communication of