Technical Supplier Engineer

Acuriant Technologies is a next-generation separation and filtration company formed through the merger of Acuriant and Nanostone Water. By combining precision polymeric membranes with robust ceramic ultrafiltration, we deliver dual-technology solutions that improve yields, advance sustainability, and reduce costs in demanding applications across dairy, food & beverage, life sciences, manufacturing, water, and semiconductors. With operations in the U.S. and Germany, we pair technical expertise with client-focused innovation.

What You’ll Do

• Plan, direct, or coordinate purchasing, in close cooperation with other functions like SCM, Production Planner, Finance, Quality, etc.
• Create policies or procedures for purchasing activities after clearance with Director Operations.
• Responsible the inventory management process, defining departmental strategies for appropriate inventory levels, eliminating obsolete and off-spec material, and reduce aging material, especially in close collaboration with suppliers (placing/timing of orders, develop strategy on obsolete material).
• Manage the vendors for outsourced transportation and warehousing, align with delivery schedules to and from suppliers.
• Manage all other vendors/suppliers in terms of on-time deliveries, meeting technical specifications (quality) and pricing.
• Build and maintain supplier/vendor management system including continuous monitoring and evaluation of all participants. On-site visits to develop relevant participants.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering and R&D for the development of new suppliers.
• Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand in close cooperation with the Production Planner and Sales.
• Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies after clearance with Director Operations.
• Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms with all suppliers.
• Assess, manage and mitigate risks that are potentially caused by all suppliers.
• Ensure Company is in compliance with laws and regulations regarding transportation, including hazardous material.
• Motivate, organize and encourage teamwork to ensure set targets are met.

What We’re Looking For

• Completed Bachelor´s Degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, industrial engineering or comparable.
• Proven supply chain experience of 6+ years in an international manufacturing environment.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Strong in negotiating and networking.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Fluent written and spoken English and German.