Solaris Laser is part of Markem-Imaje, a trusted world manufacturer of product identification and traceability solutions, offering a full line of reliable and innovative inkjet, thermal transfer, laser, print and apply label systems. Markem-Imaje delivers fully integrated solutions that enable product quality and safety, regulatory and retailer compliance, better product recalls and improved manufacturing processes.
As a Material Cost Sourcing Engineer, you will Identify and implement technical solutions to reduce material and component costs while maintaining quality and functional requirements. You will collaborate with engineering, purchasing, and suppliers within Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VAVE) project
What you will do:
- Providing cost intelligence and data analysis to guide design and sourcing decisions.
- Identifying cross-PD sourcing synergies and optimal technologies to drive cost reductions.
- Performing Material Design for Excellence (DfX) assessments during PTM phases.
- Engaging in Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) activities and cost-reduction (Kaizen) initiatives in collaboration with PD teams.
- Maximizing supplier contributions to Markem-Imaje (e.g. productivity, technology, and flexibility) by identifying the best supplier fit and driving improvements within VAVE and concurrent engineering projects.
- Developing material cost models and should-cost analyses to support project costing, competitor benchmarking, negotiation preparations, and category strategies.
- Supporting global category colleagues in supplier profiling, scouting, and selection.
- Engaging in direct negotiations in tandem with global category colleagues.
- Contributing to market intelligence and spend bridges.
What you need to have:
- Degree in Engineering (Bac +5). General technical background is necessary. Specific technical knowledge can be necessary upon the scope of responsibility assigned.
- Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes to supervise, acquired through both academic trainings and operationnal experience, allowing identify optimal methods of manufacture and to point out potential DFM issues.
- Practical knowledge of costing models & material cost structure, as well as basic Financials.
- Experienced in supplier management (supplier screening, RFQ process, supplier onboarding, SRM, etc) and Negotiation.
- Practical in Project management.
- Knowledge of should costing methods, tools and software and VA/VE technics would be a key advantage.
- Would be a plus to have practiced Lean technics (VSM, Kaizen ..), Product & Process Design, Statistics (SPC, 6 Sigma …), Specification / Contract.
- Soft skills
- English at least B2 Level
What we offer:
- A great job, highly professional environment and friendly work culture
- Growth Opportunities within international environment
- Private Health Care (Medicover)
- Multisport
- Performance based yearly merit increase
- Recruitment Referral bonus
- Company Social Benefits Fund
- Opportunity to join a group Insurance
- Smart casual dress code
You’ll only be the right candidate if you are aligned to our values and culture:
- Collaborative entrepreneurial spirit.
- Winning through customers.
- High ethical standards, openness and trust.
- Expectations for results.
- Respect and value people.
If you believe you match our values and have the experience we’re looking for, then apply! We can’t wait to hear from you. #LI-DNI
Work Arrangement : Hybrid
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.
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This position may be located in : EMEA : Poland : Masovia : Warsaw
Sub Division: Others Support Functions Poland
Job Requisition ID: 62544
Job Function : Engineering