Strategic Procurement & Supplier Optimization Specialist

HOERBIGER Automatisierungstechnik Holding GmbH; Waukegan, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

Vision insurance

FSA and HSA options

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance

Generous PTO

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

HOERBIGER Automatisierungstechnik Holding GmbH is seeking a Procurement Specialist for Deublin Company in Waukegan, IL. The role focuses on supplier evaluation and cost-effective sourcing within our global procurement strategy.

The position offers a salaried exempt status with a pay range, onsite five days per week with a potential hybrid transition after a 90-day period, and 20% local travel. Local candidates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required; degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or Supply Chain preferred.
• Minimum of three years’ procurement experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of three years’ experience with an ERP system (IFS or similar).
• In-depth knowledge of product and manufacturing processes, methodologies, and inspection techniques.
• Intermediate or higher Excel skills.
• Experience with Toyota Production System (TPS) is preferred.
• ISM CPSM or ASCM CPIM certification is preferred.
• Six Sigma certification; Green Belt or higher is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and onboard new suppliers.
• Evaluate current suppliers for performance and compliance issues.
• Foster ongoing supplier relationships; visit and meet with Key Suppliers regularly.
• Provide suppliers with Forecasts.
• Conduct RFQs and RFPs.
• Source new products and prototypes with transparent quote analysis and comparisons.
• Approve introduction of new parts for assigned components.
• Identify and implement cost saving projects considering the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
• Create and maintain supplier agreements.
• Maintain current supplier pricing and lead-time in ERP.

Skills

Procurement experience

ERP system knowledge

Excel

Six Sigma

TPS

Certification: CPSM/CPIM

Education

BA/BS in Business, Finance, Engineering or Supply Chain

Tools

IFS ERP

Job description

HOERBIGER Automatisierungstechnik Holding GmbH is seeking a Procurement Specialist for Deublin Company in Waukegan, IL. The role focuses on supplier evaluation and cost-effective sourcing within our global procurement strategy.

The position offers a salaried exempt status with a pay range, onsite five days per week with a potential hybrid transition after a 90-day period, and 20% local travel. Local candidates are encouraged to apply.