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DwyerOmega

Senior Strategic Sourcing Engineer

Westerville, OH · On-site

$85K - $110K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

D. Facilitate and lead Value Analysis and Value Engineering (VAVE) and Six Sigma Processes * E. Prepare and issue RFQ's, negotiating price and delivery terms, and ensuring the accuracy of purchase ...

Vertiv

Product Manager - Thermal

Westerville, OH · On-site

... VAVE, cost reduction, and design optimization. • Analyze Americas market trends, including AI workload growth, increasing rack densities, and sustainability requirements. • Translate regional ...

Overhead Door Corporation

Director of Sourcing

Mount Hope, OH · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

Deliver year over year productivity (deflation) through cost roadmaps, should cost modeling, VAVE initiatives, and supply base optimization. * Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Finance to ...

Ametek

Test Engineer

Athens, OH · On-site

Engage in VAVE cost reduction efforts in a manufacturing setting EDUCATION * Minimum Bachelors of Science in ME, ISE, ETM or relevant Engineering field REQUIRED SKILLS * Ability to communicate ...

Vertiv Co

Sr. Product Manager - Chillers

Westerville, OH · On-site

$121K - $161K/yr

Reporting directly to the Sr. Director, Product Management - Thermal, this position leads efforts to monitor and improve margin performance, including pricing initiatives, VAVE efforts, and cost-out ...

TS TECH Americas, Inc

Strategic Buyer

Reynoldsburg, OH · On-site

$73K - $78K/yr

  • Retirement

Associate must execute purchasing activities for new model programs and mass production such as part cost change analysis, cost reduction promotion, VAVE promotion, evaluation and approval, but not ...

Regal Rexnord

Design Engineer II

Tipp City, OH · Hybrid

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... VAVE) and Material Cost Out (MCO) opportunities. Through the design cycle and sustainability efforts, this person will leverage several software packages including Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Finite ...

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A VAVE (Value Analysis/Value Engineering) job focuses on optimizing products, processes, or systems to reduce costs while maintaining or improving functionality and quality. Professionals in this role analyze materials, designs, and manufacturing methods to identify cost-saving opportunities. They collaborate with engineering, procurement, and manufacturing teams to implement improvements without compromising performance. VAVE is commonly used in industries like automotive, aerospace, and consumer goods to enhance efficiency and competitiveness.

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As a VAVE professional, you will spend your days analyzing product designs and manufacturing processes to identify areas where cost savings and efficiency improvements can be made. Your work will often involve collaborating with engineering, procurement, and manufacturing teams, as well as facilitating brainstorming sessions and cost comparison studies. You may also prepare detailed reports, present recommendations to management, and track the implementation of value improvement initiatives. This dynamic role requires balancing technical analysis with effective communication and teamwork to achieve optimal product outcomes.

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Senior Strategic Sourcing Engineer

DwyerOmega

Westerville, OH • On-site

$85K - $110K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

Description:

We are in search of a Senior Strategic Sourcing Engineer to ensure viable, compliant, supply sources while mitigating associated risk, maximizing quality, and minimizing cost.


Key Responsibilities:

  • A. Strategic sourcing of assigned products/commodities
  • B. Participate in cross-functional teams to improve new product development, design for manufacturability (DFM), and identify and resolve nonconformance issues, problems or improve processes
  • C. Manage and drive continuous improvement in supply base and activities related to renewal agreements, objective performance metrics, lead time reduction, on-time delivery, quality and cost reduction
  • D. Facilitate and lead Value Analysis and Value Engineering (VAVE) and Six Sigma Processes
  • E. Prepare and issue RFQ’s, negotiating price and delivery terms, and ensuring the accuracy of purchase order, and summarize RFQ results
  • F. Source product and materials according to drawing specifications and project requirements
  • G. Evaluate and measure suppliers’ performance and initiate corrective action when expectations are not met
  • H. Identify areas of risk for the business (i.e.; delivery, quality, cost, performance, etc.) through activities such as monitoring global events, and make recommendations to mitigate risk.
  • I. Assist in accounting discrepancies and pricing variance reports; coordinate Engineering Change Orders with suppliers, maintain accurate record, and communicate necessary cost adjustments
  • J. Monitor and maintain accurate quote files, component pricing, material discrepancy reports, and special cost adjustments.
  • K. Lead the research of new technologies with potential to enhance existing product or provide new avenues for product solutions.



Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or related discipline
  • 5+ years experience in a supply chain role with ERP systems experience (manufacturing environment preferred)
  • Advanced use of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for business analytics


Benefits:

  • Comprehensive Insurance Package: Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, life, short-term and long-term disability.
  • 401k Matching: Secure your future with our 401k matching program.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA): Employer contributions to your HSA.
  • Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance starting at 15 days of PTO per year and 9 paid holidays.
  • Fitness Center: Stay active with our onsite fitness facility.
  • Tuition Reimbursement: Continue your education with our support.
  • Career Development: Opportunities for growth and advancement.

Please Note:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, an E-Verify employer, and a drug-free company. This position is not eligible for VISA sponsorship.


We believe in transparent and equitable pay. All U.S. job postings include a good-faith salary range based on role, location, experience, and internal equity. We’re happy to discuss compensation openly throughout the hiring process.