Philips Lighting is the global market leader in the lighting industry, with recognized expertise in the development, manufacturing and application of innovative lighting solutions. We offer our expertise, depth and reach across the entire lighting value chain to improve and simplify the work of our professional partners wherever our knowledge and reach can create value for them. From LED light sources to the increased role of controls to all-inclusive tailor-made solutions.
Your role:
Currently for 2 factories in Piła: Philips Lighting Electronics and Philips Lighting Poland – Lamps we are looking for suitable individuals to join at the position of Procurement Engineer, who will act as a ‘linking pin’ between Supply Chain Management and Development and Engineering.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Coordination and control of Procurement Engineering (PE) activities and processes for the chosen group of suppliers, materials, components, and new product introductions
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Managing the suppliers and components and materials within the PE responsibility
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Pricing and invoicing management if necessary
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Managing other projects e.g. new supplier and new components introductions, support in Green & Black Belt Projects
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Defining, implementation and maintenance of standard PE processes
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Acting as ‘linking pin’ between Supply Chain Management and Development and Engineering
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Active participation in value engineering projects and workshops
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Active participation in improvement initiatives towards suppliers as well as Philips Lighting Electronics processes
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Executes procurement strategy, supports phase-in/phase-out of suppliers
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Represents Procurement in new Product Introduction projects
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Managing suppliers relations
We are looking for a person who fits the following requirements:
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Graduate with Bachelor or master degree, preferably: Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical or Electronic Engineering
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Fluent English (both orally and in writing) is a must
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Minimum 3years working experience in Engineering and / or Development department
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1-5 years of experience in a high volume assembly-type industry in supply chain related functions or related financial controlling functions
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Possesses the expertise to carry out cost engineering activities to support design decision making and price negotiations
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Understanding the basic principles of Executing Cost Down projects
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Understanding the basic principles of Value Engineering (L1)
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Understanding the basic principles of the materials / goods flow
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Able to read and understand blue prints and other engineering documentation
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Experience in the area of purchasing would be an advantage
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Very well developed communication and negotiating skills
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Computer skills: MS Office advanced
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Analytical skills with ability to draw conclusions
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Proactivity and initiative
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Target oriented; problem solving skills.