PURCHASING ENGINEER - SOURCING

Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Training & development Vision insurance PURCHASING ENGINEER – SOURCING Electrolux Midea Appliance Manufacturing (EMAM) Location: Anderson, South Carolina | Work Arrangement: On-Site Position Summary Electrolux Midea Appliance Manufacturing (EMAM) is seeking a Purchasing Engineer – Sourcing to support the development, classification, and strategic sourcing of core components and raw materials for washing machines, including inverter motors, electronic control boards, inner and outer drum molds, steel plates, plastic pellets, and rubber components. This position combines supplier development, business negotiations, cost management, supplier lifecycle management, and technical collaboration to establish and maintain a competitive, reliable supply base. The Purchasing Engineer works closely with Research and Development (R&D), Quality, Manufacturing, and Planning to ensure material quality, cost competitiveness, and timely delivery. Through strategic sourcing, total cost of ownership (TCO) optimization, and value analysis/value engineering (VAVE), this position contributes to product competitiveness and supply chain resilience. Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Development Develop, evaluate, and introduce competitive domestic and international suppliers in alignment with product-line strategies for front-load washing machines, top-load washing machines, and dryers.Establish and optimize supplier resources for drive systems, washing control systems, structural components, and other core materials.Conduct supplier inquiries, competitive bidding, quotation analysis, price comparisons, and commercial negotiations.Negotiate procurement contracts, pricing agreements, and supplier framework agreements.Support local supplier development and supplier resource planning to meet manufacturing and operational requirements. Cost Management and Total Cost Optimization Collaborate with R&D and Quality Engineering teams to identify and implement technical cost-reduction opportunities through VAVE initiatives.Promote component standardization, reduce material complexity, and optimize total cost of ownership.Monitor purchase price variance (PPV) and support achievement of annual cost-reduction objectives.Evaluate material pricing, processing costs, tooling investments, and mold cost allocation to support informed sourcing decisions. Mold and Project Procurement Management Manage procurement and supplier development activities for large injection molds and stamping molds used in washing machine manufacturing.Monitor mold asset budgets, tooling production schedules, development milestones, and lifecycle management.Participate in New Product Introduction (NPI) activities to ensure procurement readiness for product launches.Coordinate mold development, prototype production, and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities to support timely transitions into mass production. Supplier Performance and Risk Management Lead or coordinate quarterly and annual supplier business reviews.Evaluate supplier performance across quality, cost, delivery, technology, and service (QCDTS) measures.Identify supply chain vulnerabilities, including single-source dependencies and critical material shortages.Develop second-source diversification strategies, supplier contingency plans, and risk-mitigation measures.Coordinate cross-functional responses to supplier disruptions to minimize production interruptions. Procurement Compliance and Sustainability Ensure procurement activities comply with company internal controls, purchasing procedures, and business ethics standards.Support compliance with applicable environmental and material regulations, including RoHS and REACH where relevant.Maintain transparency, accuracy, and appropriate documentation throughout supplier selection, negotiation, and procurement activities.Support responsible s…

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