Strategic Technical Purchaser – Energy & Mobility

Knorr-Bremse; Westminster (MD); Presencial; USD 76.000 - 114.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Stock options

Descripción de la vacante

Zelisko Energy in Springfield, MO, is seeking a Technical Purchasing Professional to source components, manage supplier packages, and ensure cost-effective, high-quality supply for production. The role collaborates with Engineering, Operations, and Central Purchasing to optimize material availability and supplier performance.

Key duties include negotiating contracts, pricing and logistics, tracking KPIs, and implementing local commodity strategies.

Formación

• Degree in engineering, supply chain management, business, or related field.
• Extensive purchasing or supplier management experience in an industrial environment.
• Experience managing complex supplier negotiations and sourcing projects.
• Knowledge of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) methodologies and cost analysis.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsabilidades

• Source components for a defined supplier and product portfolio, ensuring quality, cost, delivery, and performance requirements are met.
• Ensure seamless material availability and on-time delivery for production.
• Lead contract, pricing, and logistics negotiations with suppliers focusing on best total cost of ownership.
• Track and analyze supplier KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and implement local commodity strategies with Commodity Management and Central Purchasing.
• Provide technical purchasing support during component selections and make‑or‑buy decisions.
• Identify, plan, and realize cost-saving opportunities and value engineering initiatives.

Conocimientos

Sourcing

Supplier management

Contract negotiations

Data analysis

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Educación

Engineering or related field

Herramientas

SAP MM/PP

SAP S/4HANA

Descripción del empleo

Zelisko Energy in Springfield, MO, is seeking a Technical Purchasing Professional to source components, manage supplier packages, and ensure cost-effective, high-quality supply for production. The role collaborates with Engineering, Operations, and Central Purchasing to optimize material availability and supplier performance.

Key duties include negotiating contracts, pricing and logistics, tracking KPIs, and implementing local commodity strategies.