Job Description

Roche fosters diversity, equity and inclusion, representing the communities we serve. When dealing with healthcare on a global scale, diversity is an essential ingredient to success. We believe that inclusion is key to understanding peoples varied healthcare needs. Together, we embrace individuality and share a passion for exceptional care. Join Roche, where every voice matters.The PositionValue Engineer - Mechanics / Electronics (Procurement)Roche India - Diabetes CareMumbaiA healthier future. Its what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love.Thats what makes us Roche.Your OpportunityIn depth cost modeling - should-cost modeling and tear down of products, modules, consumables using cost-modeling softwareAnalysis of cost structures and value chain or evaluation of functional costs of components in the relevant sourcing markets in cooperation with internal and external stakeholdersSustainably contributing to the quality and profitability of our products by creating price transparency and identifying corresponding cost reduction potentialsModeration and execution of cross functional collaborative value camps (CVCs) at key suppliers or Roche manufacturing sitesPipeline Building And Opportunity Identification - Active contribution in building the cost savings pipeline generation including opportunity identification (cost, design, sustainability and / or value improvement) and driving its related implementation for Diagnostics Direct procurementBuild strong working relationships - Value Engineering requires cross-functional collaboration and supportProvide input into global strategies and plans - The Value Engineer will support projects on request of the business or those initiated by Procurement or Operations. Findings and output of the value engineering work will need to be included in the category strategy workProject Management - Perform ad-hoc, exceptional/unique or high visibility, BA/BU-specific operational activities when needed due to requirements, or capacitySupplier Management - This role will also frequently interact with Roches key supplier base. The role will be accountable to ensure one voice to the suppliers and the deployment of the Diagnostics Supplier Relationship Management (DSRM) toolkit where applicableNegotiation Support - Provide negotiation support / lead technical negotiations alongside procurement delivery or category teamsTraining - Perform continuous professional development activities relevant to the functionWho you areYou hold a bachelor's degree of Engineering (B.Eng. / M. Eng.) and 5 to 7 years of experience in supporting cost reduction and value improvement programs. Preferably, you have a Master'sInterest in a combination of technical and business management issues with a focus on cost and process analysesStrong negotiation skills and experience, strong stakeholder management in a global matrix structureStrong project management skills and experienceSelf-starter, conceptual, analytical and networked thinkingBasic understanding of contractingProficient in the use and training of dedicated should Cost SoftwareProficiency in business systems (SAP, Smart sheet, etc)**Travel requirements: Availability to travel (air and ground both domestic and internationally) for up to 20% of time for various meetings at Roche and Supplier sitesWho we areAt Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, weve become one of the worlds leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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