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Sr. Sourcing/Supplier Engineer (Cartago, Costa Rica, CR, 30106) @ Heraeus infosystems GmbH

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Helping hearts beat with medical innovations? Or breathing new life into precious metals? As a family-owned global technology group we help our customers to always being one step ahead.</p> <p style="margin-bottom:10.0px;text-align:justify"><br><strong>About Heraeus Medevio</strong></p> <p style="margin-bottom:10.0px;text-align:justify">Together we improve lives. At Heraeus Medevio, we bring lifesaving and life-changing medical devices to market through partnerships with medical device manufacturing companies. Backed by Heraeus Group, we are committed to the growth of our teams and organization by providing an open space for open minds.</p> <p style="margin-bottom:10.0px;text-align:justify">To reach our vision of improving 100 million lives every year, we foster a culture of curiosity that thrives on challenge, continuous learning, growth, and the opportunity to try new things. With sites in the United States, European Union, and Asia, and over 2,200 employees worldwide, together, we will meet tomorrow&apos;s challenges today.</p> <p style="margin-bottom:10.0px;text-align:justify"> </p> </div> </div> </div><p>The <strong>Sr. Sourcing Engineer </strong>leads complex sourcing, supplier development, and material change and cost down projects with significant technical, strategic, and cross‑functional impact. The role operates with high autonomy, mentors junior engineers, and drives initiatives that strengthen global supply chain resilience, cost optimization, and manufacturing excellence.</p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Lead high‑complexity supplier and material change projects, ensuring alignment across Procurement, Engineering, Quality, Operations, R&amp;D, Regulatory Affairs, and Customers for the Electrophysiology team in Heraeus, for initiatives involving cost reduction, compliance, process improvement and business continuity. </li> <li>Drive supplier innovation by integrating supplier expertise early in NPI and design‑for‑manufacturability activities. Influence design decisions through participation in advanced NPI and cross‑functional reviews. Apply advanced financial understanding to influence make‑vs‑buy and sourcing decisions. </li> <li>Contribute to long‑term sourcing strategies, supplier segmentation, and dual‑sourcing initiatives. </li> <li>Mentor Sourcing Engineers I/II in project execution, technical assessments, and stakeholder communication.<br><br></li> </ul> <p><strong>Required Experience</strong>:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor&apos;s degree in engineering or a related technical field.</li> <li>Ability to travel internationally several times per year, if required (estimated 25%). </li> <li>Valid passport and US Visa <strong>required</strong>. </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Relevant Experience:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Strong background in sourcing, supplier development, or supply chain engineering within manufacturing environments.</li> <li>Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects with minimal supervision.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Skills </strong>&amp;<strong> Knowledge:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Fluent in English with excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.</li> <li>Strong understanding of cost modeling, supplier process controls, and advanced manufacturing technologies. </li> <li>Demonstrated experience leading people.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Preferred Requirements</strong>:</p> <ul> <li>PMO certification. </li> <li>Certification in Lean, Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt), or equivalent continuous improvement training.</li> </ul><style type="text/css">.joqReqDescription .float-right { position: relative; right: 0px; bottom: 40px; float: right; } .joqReqDescription .float-left { float: left; margin-top: 15px !important; } .openmind { width:300px; } .badge { height: 80px; } .ex_footer { height: 140px; } .logos_hpm_bottum img{ max-height: 140px; padding: 20px; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle; } .logos_hpm_bottum{ height:140px; margin-bottom: 35px; } </style> <div class="footer" style="padding-top:33.0px"> <div class="padding"> <p style="margin-bottom:10.0px;text-align:justify"><strong>Curious? Apply now!</strong></p> <p style="margin-bottom:10.0px;text-align:justify">We are interested in finding the best candidates, and they may come from a nontraditional background. So please don’t hesitate to apply, even if you aren’t an exact fit. We look forward to getting you started on your employment journey with Heraeus Medevio!<br><br><strong>Any further questions?</strong></p> <p style="margin-bottom:10.0px;text-align:justify">Our Recruiting Team, Heraeus Medevio, is happy to assist you by email: <strong>[email protected]</strong> or visit us at <a href="https://jobs.heraeus.com/en" target="_self">jobs.heraeus.com</a>.</p> <p align="LEFT"> </p> <div class="gab"> </div> </div> </div>

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