Global Principal Procurement Engineer
Danaher Corporation
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Kuala Lumpur • Singapore
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About the role
- Lead and execute cost reduction and value improvement projects across Direct Commodities in alignment with Commodity Managers.
- Develop and apply target costing strategies in collaboration with R&D and Product Management.
- Conduct cost breakdown analyses and challenge supplier pricing based on manufacturing processes and market benchmarks.
- Benchmark global suppliers in alignment with Commodity Managers, identify the best cost sourcing opportunities and support, drive and lead complex negotiations with suppliers to achieve optimal commercial outcomes.
- Support early supplier involvement in New Product Introduction (NPI) projects to ensure cost-effective design decisions in alignment with the Project Procurement Managers.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Supply Chain Management
- 8+ years of experience in procurement engineering, cost engineering, or strategic sourcing
- Familiarity with Advanced Cost Management Tools, such as Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), Design-to-Cost (DtC), Clean Sheet Costing, Activity-Based Costing (ABC)
- Proven track record in complex price and contract negotiations
- Fluent in English (negotiation level)
Benefits
- health care program
- paid time off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
cost reductionvalue improvementtarget costingcost breakdown analysissupplier pricingnegotiationprocurement engineeringcost engineeringstrategic sourcingAdvanced Cost Management Tools
Soft Skills
leadershipcollaborationcommunicationnegotiation