Lead Sourcing Engineer (Electronics)

METTLER TOLEDO is a leading global supplier of precision instruments and services. We are recognized as an innovation leader and our solutions are critical in key R&D, quality control, and manufacturing processes for customers in a wide range of industries including life sciences, food, and chemicals. We operate throughout the world with a culture shaped by innovation and international flair.

Main Responsibilities & Task

• Category & Subcategory strategy development and promotion in close collaboration with the Lead Category Manager (commercial) and key stakeholders. Implementation in close collaboration with the Lead Category Manager, Category Managers and Sourcing Engineers.
• Managing the field of responsibility to achieve Global Direct Procurement targets on cost, delivery, quality, innovation and sustainability.
• Technical overview of the managed categories, considering market intelligence, product and production process know-how in the field of responsibility.
• Participate in the commercial relationship, business review meetings, supply agreements, KPI achievement, audits, supplier visits and risk mitigation activities for strategic suppliers defined in the category strategies
• Coordinate & lead of multi-unit, cross-functional global projects and support both regional and global implementation.
• Design of cost reduction programs while simultaneously guaranteeing quality and security of supply, as well as proportional contractual risks. Research and apply industry best practices to identify savings opportunities, and initiate transfers.
• Define an assortment strategy to reduce complexity, achieve ESG and risk management targets with the help of Lead Category Manager, Category Manager and sourcing engineer in the field of responsibility.

Required Key Skills & Competencies

• Master degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Strong strategy and project management skills, proven negotiation skills in an international environment
• Proven experience in R&D, supply chain management, consulting, field application engineering or related field
• Ability to deal with complex initiatives and to lead through persuasion on all levels and cultures
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English with proven record of successfully presenting to all levels of a global organization
• Open-minded and engaged personality
• Independent working method and proactive communication skills
• Solid financial acumen and strong analytical skills
• Proficient user of MS Office and IT savvy in general
• Increased international travel required during onboarding phase, afterwards (approx. 15%)
• Ability to communicate ideas and push them through without having the authority to give directives
• Global, matrix-driven working environment
• Mentoring and consulting of local internal stakeholders
• Working on strategic level and executing the strategy with the responsible Category Managers and Sourcing Engineers

Required Experience

• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience in R&D, supply chain management, consulting, field application engineering or related field in a global matrix driven organization with familiarity in end-to-end processes
• Experience in strategy development and implementation, negotiation, contracting, or procurement and/or dealing with Marketing/Communications stakeholders and suppliers would be considered an advantage

Equal Opportunity Employment

We promote equal opportunity worldwide and value diversity in our teams in terms of business background, area of expertise, gender and ethnicity. For more information on our commitment to Sustainability, Diversity and Equal Opportunity please visit us [1] here.