LOCATION: Liberec / Czech Republic | COMPANY: Knorr-Bremse Services Europe, s.r.o. | DEPARTMENT: I/PUI Direct Purchasinjg | REQUISITION ID: 6749 | ON-SITE/REMOTE: Hybrid
Do you want to join an exciting and offensive growth journey as Direct Purchasing Cost Engineer in an international company? Welcome to the company that through its products and services contributes to increased global sustainability.
To join our Direct Purchasing Rail Division we are currently looking for Cost Engineer.
- Do you have around 3 years of experience in Machinery / Automotive industry?
- Do you know how to calculate material costs, negotiate with suppliers and set up new strategies?
- Are you open for business travelling?
Please apply today, we look forward to discuss all the details with you!
Tasks:
- You create target and make cost calculations for train components in coordination with the purchasing and development departments
- You identify cost-cutting potential throughout the entire value creation process and develop corresponding solution concepts in collaboration with the specialist departments
- You advise our development department in early development phases on the cost-optimized design of purchased parts
- You support the purchasing department with cost plausibility checks and negotiations with suppliers
- You will also be responsible for organizing supplier workshops
Profile:
- You have a degree in a technical field and several years of professional experience in the manufacturing industry
- You have already gained experience in the areas of development and design, production or work preparation or ideally in value engineering/ value analysis
- You are a team player and impress those around you with your strong communication skills and initiative
- Business level in written and spoken English
What we offer:
- Permanent contract.
- Great work-life balance, flexible working hours.
- 60% of home office, 8 days per month from the office in Liberec.
- Monthly bonuses.
- Additional benefits, Multisport card, meal vouchers.
- 25 days of vacation.
- Multinational team and lots of corporate events.
Knorr-Bremse is the global market leader in braking systems and a leading supplier of other safety-critical railway and commercial vehicle systems. Knorr-Bremse's products contribute significantly to increased safety and energy efficiency on both railway tracks and roads around the world.
Knorr-Bremse is active in the key global megatrends: urbanisation, sustainability, digitalisation and mobility. Knorr-Bremse has more than 30,000 employees at over 100 locations in more than 30 countries around the world. In 2022, Knorr-Bremse achieved sales of more than EUR 7 billion and we continue to work hard every day with great expertise to maintain our position as one of the most successful industrial companies in Germany.
Visit https://www.knorr-bremse.com/en/ for more information about the company