Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 51,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.
Trucks, buses, ships - when large loads or many people are set in motion, we are in our element at Freudenberg e-Power Systems. As one of the leading suppliers of emission-neutral energy systems for heavy-duty applications, we offer our customers long-standing expertise and unbeatable know-how. That's because we combine the best of both worlds by offering both battery and fuel cell systems.
Some of your Benefits
Health Insurance
Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.
Paid Holidays
Paid Holidays: With paid-time off, local holidays are all the way more relaxing.
Vacation
Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge.
Education Reimbursement
Education Reimbursement: Receive financial aid to help propel your career to the next level.
401K Match
401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.
Midland, MI
Hybrid Work
Freudenberg Battery Power Systems LLC
The Purchasing Technical Specialist acts as the lead for their assigned program(s). This position will also have responsibilities for commodities and will be responsible for all purchasing activities to support the FBPS/XALT Energy strategic sourcing plan.
You support our team as
Purchasing Technical Specialist
Responsibilities
Assists Purchasing personnel to understand and analyze specifications and requirements to facilitate procurement of parts and equipment for Battery Pack and BDU components
Consults Purchasing personnel on engineering related issues and facilitates potential modification to performance criteria and specifications to drive down cost on Battery Pack and BDU components
Leads all commercial and supplier management activity for assigned commodities
Initiates and executes a Market Analysis and Commodity Strategy for assigned commodities that includes a strategy for supply base development and optimization by commodity
Development of material strategies that mitigate financial and business risk
Initiates and leads material cost savings activities through workplans
Leads make/buy decision process for assigned commodities
Creation and execution of Purchase & Supply Agreements (contracts)
Responsible & accountable for successful completion of managing cost and completing key assignments, projects as defined by direct manager.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required: Engineering, Program Management and/or Supply Chain; other disciplines will be evaluated based on level of experience. The candidate requires a unique combination engineering, purchasing and business management skills sufficient to lead the managed groups to higher levels of performance.
A solid understanding of engineering concepts, purchasing systems, cost management, supplier development and the technical aspect of manufacturing processes are essential to success.
The candidate must be capable of promoting and selling concepts at all levels of the organization through sound analysis and business judgment.
5-10 years of work experience in Engineering with a desire to work in a commercial role.
Demonstrated experience with VA/VE implementation of design and cost improvements.
Demonstrated experience with SAP MRP systems, proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel) and document control, including engineering drawings releases and revision control.
Preferred Qualifications:
2-5 years of work experience in Energy Management System / Battery Pack manufacturing
Proven expertise in collaborating with suppliers to achieve optimal design and manufacturing efficiencies from prototype to production launch.
Experienced, strong negotiator
Ability to understand and interpret component drawings and material specifications.
The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Additional Information
Shalaka Dahad
Shalaka.Dahad@fbps.com