The breadth of commodities related to the role require the person to have broad knowledge of different manufacturing methods and offer you the chance to gain a broad understanding of key components related to the superconducting magnet of an MRI system, such as fabricated assemblies relating to cryogenic vessels, composite structures, cables assemblies and machined parts supplied as part of manufacturing kits. Innovation is key to our success and therefore our supply chain needs to be agile and continuously developing its capabilities to support these requirements. With support from our Procurement Engineering team, new suppliers can be evaluated and introduced as part of the future global sourcing strategies that you will drive. The role will require close collaboration with all the cross-functions co-located within our UK facility (e.g. R&D, SCM, Quality) and with our German and Chinese procurement colleagues, therefore strong communication and collaboration are key skills to be successful in the role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support procurement with your technical expertise and are an interface partner for procurement, suppliers and R&D in terms of cost analysis and cost calculation in all phases of the product life cycle with focus on holistic product cost optimization.
• Organize and perform Cost Value Engineering projects (e.g. Cost Analysis & Optimization, Target Costing, Benchmark, Should Cost analysis).
• Support the product design phase with cost estimation and technology-specific recommendation for purchased parts.
• Support the local procurement organization during price negotiations with your cost and value analysis.
• Further develop and standardize value and cost optimization methods.
• Support internal Procurement transformational programmes / processes, embracing digitalisation as an enabler to improved working.

Key Skills / Experience Required:

Essential:

• Mechanical engineering qualification, industrial engineering or a comparable field.
• Several years of experience in engineering and/or procurement developing mutually beneficial supplier relationships in the short and mid-long term.
• Technical expertise in electro-mechanical components and/or mechanics (e.g. Sheet metal fabrication and forming, casting, machining, composite structures, mechanical assemblies, ultra-high vacuum pipework, etc.).
• Broad and proven experience in terms of cost structure analysis, product cost optimization, cost driver analysis and target costing.

Personality and Skills:

• Ability to find cost- and value-optimized solutions, to convince cross-functional partners and suppliers of these and to implement them in teamwork.
• Communication skills and intercultural sensitivity, enjoy working with international suppliers and colleagues. Furthermore, you are willing to travel worldwide (max 20%).
• Reliability, excellent teamwork and presentation skills, initiative, and enthusiasm as well as motivation and independent working style.
• Experience of complex problem resolution with logical mindset, strong negotiation skills, Global mindset, excellent networking skills, excellent written and oral communication skills.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. While the hiring process may not be expedited, we urge all interested candidates to submit their applications promptly to ensure their consideration. To apply, please follow the instructions on our application portal. We look forward to receiving your application.

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