Overview
Purchasing & Sourcing — Permanent
Job Description
Change how we work and shape life-changing careers
At Electrolux, a leading global appliance company, we strive every day to shape living for the better for our consumers, our people, and our planet. We share ideas and collaborate so that together, we can develop solutions that deliver enjoyable and sustainable living.
Come join us as you are. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. In our global community of people from 100+ countries, we listen to each other, actively contribute, and grow together.
All about the role :
Electrolux Group Procurement plays a key role in achieving company goals by partnering with suppliers to deliver high-quality products on time and at the right cost. We focus on long-term, sustainable relationships built on shared values and continuous improvement. Through our Value-Based Sourcing approach, we involve key suppliers early in development to drive globally harmonized technical and commercial solutions. With a diverse team of 500 professionals operating globally and regionally, we collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, and more to foster innovation and deliver world-class quality, cost, and flexibility for our customers.
What you’ll do :
- Develop deep product cost analysis and identify activities and related priorities, and represent Procurement on the cross functional team and own all related project deliverables
- Follow insights on Product Cost development, areas of improvement in our Architectures and defining actions that needs to be conducted to reduce cost, including but not limited to product tear-downs, should-cost modelling, and identification of new Must-Win Models
- Attend project review meetings and communicate relevant information within Procurement, ensuring all deliverables are achieved on time
- Track the project progress, sourcing status, and other relevant information through a data-driven sourcing tool. Specifically, track implementation of cost-out actions after Sourcing Board decision, ensuring timely execution and countermeasures should delays occur
- Involve internal stakeholders at early stage, aiming to create value through effective cost optimization projects
- Identify needs for Participate in Make vs Buy or Make vs Source analysis to optimize product and operation costs, and project manage the activities until the decision point
- Work with the Category Management team to understand and deploy category strategy
- Support and coordinate RFQ’s, in cooperation with Category Management team
- Support preparations for Sourcing Board, in cooperation with Category Management team
- Support and coordinate supplier tooling quoting and ordering, in cooperation with Category Management team
Minimum Qualifications :
University degree (Industrial / Mechanical engineer or Economics background is an asset)5 years of experience in relevant Procurement or project management rolesQualifications :
You have the ability to execute strategic initiatives that drive performance and have experience leading complex projectsYou have excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work with diverse individuals in cross-functional teams in a dynamic environmentIt is beneficial if you have worked with Cost Modeling, Data Mining and possess advanced Excel skills with the ability to generate effective reports that manage large data sets.Also, if you understand lean manufacturing approaches and practical experience in driving lean manufacturing improvementsYou have an expectant, positive, proactive attitude and ‘can do’ spirit to drive change and can demonstrate a history of driving for higher business performance in a fast-paced environmentYou are capable of setting priorities, meeting deadlines with strong initiative and decision making, problem solving and analytical skills, with attention to details and accuracyWilling to travel up to 25% of the timeYou are fluent in English.Benefits highlights :
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance from day one.Competitive holiday and vacation time off programRetirement Savings Plan (401(k)) with relevant company contribution.Discounted products and EAP upon hire; tuition reimbursement after 12 months of serviceAs part of Electrolux, we will continuously invest in you and your development. There are no barriers to where your career could take you.
Find more on :
Electrolux North America : https : / / www.linkedin.com / company / electrolux / life / northamerica /
Please be advised that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position at this time.
Equality statement : It is the policy of Electrolux North America, Inc. to select, develop and promote employees based on ability and job performance. It has been, and shall continue to be, the policy of ENA to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to all people in all aspects of the employer / employee relationship without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex / gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. It is ENA’s policy to maintain a working environment free of harassment and to comply with all applicable statutes.
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