Sourcing Engineer

Adecco' s client is a EU high-tech manufacturing company.

Objective

• Strategic approach to project purchasing with early integration of procurement strategy into product strategy.
• Build effective collaboration between Procurement and relevant business functions, especially Product Development.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform project sourcing activities from early development stage through mass production and initiate supplier qualification processes.
• Select suppliers and negotiate procurement contracts for new product projects.
• Evaluate Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), analyze cost structures, review manufacturing processes, and identify opportunities for cost optimization and savings.
• Meet target cost requirements through supplier selection and cost management initiatives.
• Implement category strategies within the product development process in close coordination with Material Group Managers.
• Ensure Procurement involvement from the earliest stages of product development.
• Act as the interface between R&D, Quality, and Purchasing teams to improve launch timing, control costs, increase supplier competitiveness, and ensure consistent supplier communication.
• Share sourcing best practices across regions and leverage global procurement engineering resources to standardize sourcing processes.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Management Team.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• More than 5 years of experience in Procurement Engineering, Sourcing, or Supplier Management.
• Strong understanding of project procurement, supplier markets, functional requirements, market trends, and supplier cost structures.
• Strong technical knowledge, preferably in Injection Molding, Casting, Stamping, or related manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of purchasing processes, international trade terms, and taxation.
• Good digital literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with ERP or SAP purchasing modules is preferred.
• Good English communication and writing skills.