Supplier Excellence Engineer (m/f/*)

Job Description

We are looking for a Supplier Excellence Engineer to lead Value Analysis/Value Engineering initiatives, partner with suppliers, reduce costs, and ensure supply chain continuity across Solventum.

Responsibilities

• Drive and lead the implementation of VAVE and execute supplier transfers across multiple departments to achieve measurable net cost reductions.
• Partner with suppliers to evaluate alternative materials, components and manufacturing processes that offer cost savings without compromising product quality or performance, including conducting supplier audits.
• Drive significant supplier base reduction and consolidation by managing the change management process of moving materials from non‑strategic to strategic suppliers while improving costs and ensuring validation and qualification with quality, manufacturing, and other stakeholders.
• Recommend and deploy dual/multi‑source supply strategies to ensure continuity of supply for key products, managing the change management process throughout implementation and ensuring full qualification.
• Leverage strong project and change management skills to drive continuous improvements within the categories and introduce innovative strategies to support supplier excellence.
• Implement lean methodologies and process optimizations to achieve cost‑reduction targets.
• Your Skills and Expertise
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Material Science, Chemistry, or Engineering discipline (completed prior to start).
• Fundamental experience in Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering.

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed include

• Masters degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience working in Design Engineering and R&D.
• Experience implementing significant improvements or establishing procurement industry best practices across functional areas.
• Strong track record of driving operational improvements (e. g., cost savings) to support business strategy.
• Influential with the ability to articulate and drive teams toward a common goal.
• Familiarity with VAVE tools and processes.
• Familiarity with Solventum CMP (Change Management Process).
• Familiarity with supplier transfer processes.
• Familiarity with Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).
• Excellent program management skills.
• Excellent communication skills across various organizational levels.
• Excellent negotiation skills and proven success working under pressure while driving projects to closure.
• Location & Work Requirements
• Primary work location: Seefeld bei München OR Kamen.
• Work type: Hybrid – some remote work allowed but onsite required.
• Travel: Up to 15% domestic/international.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship.

Benefits

Solventum offers competitive pay and benefits and provides programs to support well‑being.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, civil status, disability, family status, or membership of the travelling community.

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