• You assume overall strategic responsibility for the commodity of purchased parts (such as: steel, drive systems, electronic components).
• You develop the North American supplier strategy and selection in collaboration with the team and determine timelines for the onboarding and ramp-up of new suppliers.
• You negotiate our contracts, build partnerships and be the first point of contact for our suppliers in the event of escalations regarding costs, quality and availability.
• You work closely with the development team in Germany and North America on the introduction of new parts to reduce costs and complexity.
• You are familiar with alternative material sourcing to ensure uninterrupted production.

• You have a Bachelor's degree in Production Engineering, industrial management or other equivalent field.
• You have a minimum of 3 years of experience in Sourcing (preferably with a focus on steel fabrication).
• You have experience in using BOM management tools (ideally Arena) and are familiar with SAP
• You posses in-depth knowledge of metal forming, laser cutting, punching, powder coating, and especially robot-assisted welding.
• You have a structured and responsible way of working and enjoy working in a team.
• You, ideally,  have a pre-existing network of manufacturers in the industry, facilitating efficient collaboration and enhancing our production capabilities.
• You have excellent skills in supplier management, building, and maintaining partnerships.
• You demonstrate strong analytical capabilities, leadership skills, and excellent communication abilities.
• You have a willingness to travel domestically and/or internationally to suppliers or to our Headquarters in Munich, Germany (travel for this role is estimated up to 60%)

• You have developed a deep understanding of our tools and processes and can operate them properly
• You are well networked with your colleagues after your 1 month onsite onboarding phase in Munich, Germany.
• You know our strength equipment very well and have spent at least one week working with our team in our partner’s assembly facility in Rhode Island.
• You are able to independently support at least one supplier, moderate appointments, and distribute requirements to team colleagues.

• You will earn an annual salary of $100,000 - $120,000.*Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location.
• You will have a competitive benefits package including: health, dental, and vision insurance, 401k with company match, monthly wellness, phone and internet stipends, 14 paid holidays per year, and PTO (to name a few!)
• You will receive hands-on training and become a true EGYM expert.
• You will be a part of an innovative community where you will work with diverse individuals, explore new ways of thinking, and expand your capabilities. Our team is full of teachers and learners who work out loud and share their knowledge to enhance each other’s growth!
• Learn more about Machine Hardware Team here

Apply now by uploading your documents (CV, certificates, references, salary expectations, and earliest possible start date) and specify the job ID #1364.