Materials Sourcing Engineer

3 months ago

Sterling, United States Wahl Clipper Corporation Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Wahl Clipper Corporation, a global manufacturer of branded Consumer and Professional products, has an exciting opportunity for a Material Sciences expert to fill the role of Materials Sourcing Engineer.

The Materials Sourcing Engineer is responsible for identifying suppliers to drive new plastics, coatings, colors, materials, and finishes in support of Wahl new product development. These responsibilities could include assessing current end-to-end sourcing operations, implementing process improvements to ensure value-add and aligned sourcing activity, supplier relationship management, negotiations, new supplier and materials development, risk mitigation, and building strong/supportive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  1. Find high-quality suppliers with existing capabilities in coating, materials, and components.
  2. Identify future technologies and appropriate suppliers; identify companies that are introducing innovative technologies and facilitate connections with the innovation team.
  3. Connect the Wahl industrial design and development team with supplier partners.
  4. Drive communication and prototype builds with suppliers. Pre-screen to accelerate iterations to get required performance and quality.
  5. Drive strategic supplier initiatives including supplier selection, development, consolidation, and platforming methodologies.
  6. Develop and maintain a good understanding and knowledge of current materials, products, and markets and their potential impact on company performance globally.
  7. Maintain and disseminate market intelligence globally.
  8. Work closely with internal customers/stakeholders to understand priorities, timing, and strategy of key business requirements.
  9. Collaborate and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure all sourcing and engineering expectations are fulfilled.
  10. Work closely with Compliance to ensure all suppliers maintain the expected standards.
  11. Closely align with the new product development teams. Collaborate and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure all expectations are met for product launches.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • Minimum of 5-7 years of materials engineering experience with an emphasis on colors and finishes.
  • Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science Engineering
  • Appropriate technical understanding of colors, materials, and finishes to make viable sourcing recommendations to the organization.
  • Ability to communicate and facilitate communication between suppliers and Wahl Clipper Corporation.
  • Necessary industry understanding to define what is relevant, current, and exciting to Wahl's various product categories.
  • Knowledge of strategic sourcing methodologies (RFx, SRM, category management, etc.) and excellent negotiation skills.
  • Proven project management and communication skills.
  • Ability to be pro-active and persistent in a fast-paced, multi-dimensional environment.
  • Ability to build collaborative relationships across many functional areas.
  • Fluent in Chinese and/or Mandarin.

Why Wahl?

We are proud to celebrate over 100 years as the standard for grooming products used by barbers and hairdressers all over the world. Professionals and home users have relied on our innovative clippers, trimmers and personal care products for an entire century.

Today, the fourth generation of the Wahl Family remains deeply rooted in the daily operations and management of the organization. Living beyond the footsteps of their great-grandfather, the family continues to ensure that everything that Wahl produces aligns with the same core family values.

When you work at Wahl, you join a community that is proud of its heritage of excellence and ground-breaking innovations and a company that focuses on creating value for the customer and long-term growth.

Perks & Benefits:

  • BCBSIL Medical coverage offered as low as $14 per week, INCLUDING pharmacy
  • In & Out-of-network BCBSIL Dental coverage, with orthodontics for as low as $6 per week
  • In & Out-of-network BCBSIL by EyeMed, Vision coverage, $3 per week for family coverage
  • Free onsite clinic featuring a Nurse Practitioner, a Physical Therapist, and free lab services
  • Employer funded health savings account -up to $2000
  • Biometric testing with wellness credits
  • 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with generous company match
  • Profit Sharing
  • Tuition Reimbursement program - up to $10,000 per calendar year
  • Scholarship Program
  • Daycare discounts
  • Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with legal consultative services and discounts
  • Company paid Life Insurance
  • Company paid Short-Term Disability/Long Term Disability
  • 10 paid holidays per year
  • Casual work environment

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