Procurement Engineer - II

North American Lighting•Muscle Shoals, AL

7d•$76,500 - $100,700•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the development and implementation of supplier cost improvement ideals and initiatives for components including wire harnesses, fasteners, and heat sinks.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related discipline and 3+ years’ experience in Engineering, Quality, Supplier Quality or related field
Computer skills – proficiency using standard business software with an emphasis on Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving skills
Mathematical and analytical skills with attention to detail
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
Organizational, planning, multi-tasking, and follow-up
Written and verbal communications skills
Interpersonal skills —ability to confidently interact with individuals at all levels of authority

Responsibilities

Evaluates wire harness design prints, BOMs, and engineering specifications for accuracy and cost reduction options.
Leads commodity design review meetings with suppliers to incorporate supplier design feedback into final designs.
Supports Purchasing Buyers with evaluation of quote accuracy to design documents.
Conducts audits to outline opportunities for suppliers in areas of improvements.
Lead supply chain cost projects with the coordination of suppliers, manufacturing plants and engineering.
Supports suppliers in the development of quality systems and NAL supplier expectations.
Educates suppliers in NAL processes to achieve optimal relationships with manufacturing and engineering.
Supports cross-functional teams in development of supplier quality related policies per ISO/TS 16949.
Monitor and communicate supplier cost performance to NAL suppliers.
Maintains relationships to resolve supplier data integrity issues.
Supports the publishing and communication progress with purchasing cost goals to facilitate improvement.
Works as a liaison between suppliers and NAL to streamline relationships.
Performs other duties as assigned.