At Solventum, we enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives.
We pioneer game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change patients' lives for the better while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best.
Because people, and their wellbeing, are at the heart of every scientific advancement we pursue.
We partner closely with the brightest minds in healthcare to ensure that every solution we create melds the latest technology with compassion and empathy.
The Impact You'll Make in this Role
As a Supplier Excellence Engineer you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:
* Drive and lead implementation of Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) across Solventum to achieve measurable and increasing net cost reductions of existing products and materials for Solventum.
* Partner with suppliers to evaluate alternative materials, components, and manufacturing processes that offer cost savings without compromising product quality or performance. This includes supplier audits together with supplier quality and procurement.
* 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.
* Responsible for recommending and deploying dual/multi sources of supply to ensure continuity of supply of key products. Managing the change management process throughout implementation. Ensure complete validation and qualification by working with quality, manufacturing and other stakeholders.
* Leverages strong project and change management skills to drive continuous improvements for the categories. Introduces innovative strategies for Supplier excellence.
* Drive continuous improvement efforts by implementing lean methodologies, process optimizations to achieve cost reduction targets.
Your Skills and Expertise
To set you up for success in this role from day one, Solventum requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:
* Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain/Engineering or business related field, technical degree preferred
* 7-10 Years of Engineering/Manufacturing Experience
* Masters degree 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 (e.g. cost savings) to support the business strategy
* Influential with the ability to articulate and drive teams toward a common goal
* Familiarity with VAVE tools and processes
* Excellent communication skills across various organizational levels
* Excellent negotiation skills and proven success working under pressure while driving projects to closure.
Work Location
Eligible Countries - Athlone (Ireland), Kamen (Germany) or Wroclaw (Poland)
Hybrid Eligible - Job Duties allow for some remote work but will require travel to Plant or Office location at least 3 days per week.
Travel
May include up to 30% [domestic & international]
Relocation Assistance
No relocation assistance authorized
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
Solventum offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.
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.