Senior Procurement Engineer (Sourcing)

Overview

The ideal candidate oversees the procurement of technical goods for AAF. The engineer has detailed knowledge of product drawings, equipment, materials, and suppliers, and evaluates new and existing suppliers and subcontractors, negotiating purchase agreements with them.

Responsibilities

• Study and understand product drawings and ensure technical specifications align with R&D.
• Source materials according to specification and drawing.
• Evaluate vendor quotations to ensure alignment with technical requirements and negotiate best pricing.
• Understand product development requirements from R&D and Sales.
• Monitor and update progress to meet management deadlines.
• Maintain material master data in SAP for purchasing records.
• Review supplier qualifications to ensure background, quality, and experience meet business needs for sourced items.
• Liaise with new vendors to complete documentation and negotiate incoterms and payment terms before registration.
• Execute cost-down programs and achieve targets set by management.
• Collaborate with suppliers on quality improvement.

Qualifications

About AAF

We are the world’s largest manufacturer of air filtration solutions. We operate production, warehousing and distribution facilities in 22 countries across four continents. With its global headquarters in Louisville, Kentucky, AAF International is committed to protecting people, processes and systems through the development and manufacturing of high-quality air filters, filtration equipment and containment housings. Our brands are recognized worldwide as trusted providers of clean air solutions for commercial, industrial, and cleanroom applications.

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