Supply Chain Optimization Expert

3 weeks ago


Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States Solventum Full time
Job Overview:
Solventum, a pioneering healthcare company, is seeking an experienced Supplier Excellence Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in driving the implementation of Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) initiatives across Solventum. Your primary goal will be to achieve measurable cost reductions and enhance product quality.

About the Role:
This exciting opportunity requires someone with strong project management skills, experience in leading projects from start to finish, and the ability to drive continuous improvements. As a Supplier Excellence Engineer, you will partner with suppliers to evaluate alternative materials and manufacturing processes that offer cost savings without compromising product quality or performance. Additionally, you will be responsible for recommending and deploying dual/multi sources of supply to ensure continuity of supply of key products.

Your Responsibilities:
* Drive and lead the implementation of VAVE across Solventum, focusing on achieving measurable and increasing net cost reductions of existing products and materials.* Partner with suppliers to evaluate alternative materials, components, and manufacturing processes that offer cost savings without compromising product quality or performance.* 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 for the same.* Ensure complete validation and qualification by working with quality, manufacturing, and other stakeholders.* Leverage strong project and change management skills to drive continuous improvements for categories and introduce innovative strategies for Supplier excellence.* Implement lean methodologies and process optimizations to achieve cost reduction targets.

What You'll Need:
To succeed in this role, we require: * A Bachelor's degree in supply chain/engineering or business-related field AND 7-10+ Years of Engineering/Manufacturing Experience. OR * High School Diploma/GED AND 11 - 14+ years of Engineering/Manufacturing Experience. Additional qualifications include project management skills, technical bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, Master's degree in Supply chain/Engineering or business-related field from an accredited institution, experience implementing significant improvements or establishing procurement industry best practices across functional areas, strong track record of driving operational improvements, influential skills, familiarity with VAVE tools and processes, excellent negotiation skills, and proven success working under pressure while driving projects to closure.

Benefits and Perks:
Solventum offers a competitive salary of approximately $**120,000 per year**, hybrid work arrangement, opportunities for professional growth, comprehensive benefits package, and relocation assistance for eligible candidates. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional results, fostering strong relationships, and advancing your career in the healthcare industry, we encourage you to apply. By joining Solventum, you'll become part of a dynamic team dedicated to shaping the future of healthcare.

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