Supplier Excellence Engineer; Hybrid - San Antonio, TX

Position: Supplier Excellence Engineer (Hybrid - San Antonio, TX)

Base pay range: $88,825.00/yr - $/yr

Job Summary

As a Supplier Excellence Engineer, you will drive and lead implementation of Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) and execute supplier transfers across Solventum’s functions to achieve measurable net cost reductions for existing products and materials. You will partner with suppliers, evaluate alternative materials and processes, manage supplier base consolidation, and implement Lean and process optimizations to improve supplier excellence.

Responsibilities

• Driving and leading implementation of Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) and executing supplier transfers across Solventum to achieve measurable net cost reductions.
• Partnering with suppliers to evaluate alternative materials, components, and manufacturing processes that offer cost savings without compromising product quality or performance, including conducting supplier audits with supplier quality and procurement.
• Driving significant supplier base reduction and consolidation by managing the change management process of moving materials from non-strategic to strategic suppliers while ensuring complete validation and qualification by working with quality, manufacturing, and other stakeholders.
• Recommending and deploying dual/multi sources of supply to ensure continuity of supply of key products, managing the change management process throughout implementation, and ensuring complete validation and qualification by working with quality, manufacturing, and other stakeholders.
• Leveraging strong project and change management skills to drive continuous improvements for the categories and introducing innovative strategies for supplier excellence.
• Driving continuous improvement efforts by implementing lean methodologies and process optimizations to achieve cost reduction targets.

Your Skills And Expertise

• Bachelor Degree or higher in an engineering or supply chain discipline (completed and verified prior to start) AND four (4) years of engineering and/or manufacturing experience.

Additional Qualifications That Could Help You Succeed Even Further

• 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.
• Familiarity with Solventum CMP process (Change Management Process).
• Familiarity with supplier transfer processes.
• Familiarity with Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).
• Excellent Program Management skills.
• Excellent communication skills across various organizational levels.
• Excellent negotiation skills and proven success working under pressure while driving projects to closure.

Work Location

• Hybrid Eligible (Job Duties allow for some remote work but require travel to San Antonio, TX as needed).

Travel

May include up to 15% domestic/international travel.

Relocation Assistance

May be authorized.

Legal Authorization

Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-Being

Solventum offers programs to support your physical and financial well-being. Compensation includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. Benefits include medical, dental & vision, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, disability benefits, life insurance, voluntary benefits, paid absences, retirement benefits, etc. Additional benefits information is available at the Solventum careers site.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Solventum is an equal opportunity employer. Solventum will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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