Qualifications:Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Thermal, Electrical, or related discipline) or equivalent technical background.
- Experience: Minimum 5+ years in VAVE purchasing and project purchasing, with a proven track record of delivering cost-down projects. HVAC industry experience strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple cost-down projects simultaneously, from concept through realization.
- Strong understanding of BOM structures, ECN/PCN processes, change management, and supplier development.
Skills, Competencies & Personal Attributes:
- Technical reading: ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T; familiarity with related manufacturing processes.
- Project leadership: planning, organizing, prioritizing, and delivering results; ability to influence cross-functionally without direct authority.
- Communication and collaboration: excellent written and verbal communication; stakeholder management and workshop facilitation.
- Supplier management: supplier selection, development, qualification, negotiations, and performance tracking.
- Market intelligence: staying current with HVAC technology and supplier capabilities; applying insights to strategy.
- Personal attributes: results-oriented, problem solver, detail-oriented, adaptable, resilient, ethical, and customer-focused.
- Cross-cultural and global mindset: effective in a matrix, multi-cultural organization.
- Travel readiness: occasional domestic and international travel as required.
Languages:
- English: business fluent (written and spoken) required
Certifications as Bonus Points:
The following certifications will be considered as bonus points. Candidates who hold these or equivalent credentials may be prioritized for interviews:
- CPSM — Certified Professional in Supply Management (ISM)
- CSCP — Certified Supply Chain Professional (APICS)
- PMP — Project Management Professional (PMI)
What We Offer:
- A challenging, rewarding role in a multinational company with a strong market reputation in the HVAC industry.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Career development opportunities, exposure to global projects, and a collaborative, high-performance work environment.