Description
This position is ideal for an experienced engineer to join the Strategic Sourcing and Category Management team as a Sr. Sourcing Manager – Capital Equipment. In this role, you will be responsible for collaborating with our Operations, Quality, and R&D departments to support the sourcing of equipment and technical operations. You would support the Engineering strategy, help identify and support the qualification of secondary sources and manage sourcing events. This position is based fully onsite; office presence in Rotkreuz is mandatory 5 days per week.
Key Responsibilities
- Support sourcing activities for capital equipment and related categories, contributing to supplier evaluations and selection processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather technical requirements and align sourcing strategies with operational needs.
- Assist in preparing and reviewing supplier contracts, proposals, and cost models at the direction of the engineering team.
- Provide input on supplier performance, risk assessments, and improvement opportunities based on engineering and operational insights.
- Participate in sourcing strategy discussions and help implement initiatives that drive cost savings, quality improvements, and lead-time reductions.
- Leverage prior engineering experience to assess equipment reliability and inform sourcing recommendations.
- Coordinate with global sourcing and category management teams to ensure alignment with broader procurement goals.
- Contribute to documentation and reporting for sourcing projects, including status updates and issue tracking.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 6-10 years of relevant technical experience
- Experience with sourcing
- An understanding of supply chain and optimization
- Effective communication and data interpretation skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Comfort and experience in developing and defining process, versus following process
- To be a self-starter and independent thinker
- Experience with cross-functional teams
- Effective project and time management skills
- Experience in the Medical Devices or Technology industry a plus
About Align Technology
Your growth and well-being:
At Align, every smile matters. We’re committed to helping you thrive by supporting the health, growth, and well-being of our team members through a variety of tools and programs. While specific offerings may vary by location and role, Align employees can typically expect:
At Align, every smile matters. We’re committed to helping you thrive by supporting the health, growth, and well-being of our team members through a variety of tools and programs. While specific offerings may vary by location and role, Align employees can typically expect:
- Health and well-being programs to keep you thriving in both body and mind.
- Employee-exclusive discounts on Invisalign products.
- Learning opportunities through online learning resources and support for your individual development plans.
- Inclusive, global workplace that fosters collaboration, recognition and belonging.
Country and/or role specific details will be shared with you by your recruiter during the interview process.
Discover Align:
We are a global community of game-changers and smart team players, united by our belief in the power of a smile. Our dynamic team of exceptional employees is dedicated to transforming the industry and creating extraordinary outcomes every day.
Align’s core values of agility, customer, and accountability are more than words to work by, they are words we live by. The actions we take every day speak to who we are as a company and our focus on being truly impactful. We celebrate our differences, and the many ways we support one another— ultimately creating a more inclusive organization and world as we continue transforming smiles and changing lives.
We foster a culture where thinking differently and seeking new experiences are not just encouraged but celebrated. With the Align Mindset, we empower each other, ensuring every voice is heard and valued in an inclusive environment that inspires creativity and collaboration.
At Align, we believe in the power of a smile, and we know that every smile is as unique as our employees. As we grow, we are committed to building a workforce rich in diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences, fostering a culture of open-mindedness and compassion. We live our company values by promoting healthy people and healthy communities, all with the intent of changing millions of lives, one unique smile at a time.
As part of our commitment to innovation, Align Technology includes exocad and Cubicure, companies that enhance our offerings and extend our impact to industry transformation.
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Equal Opportunity Statement:
Align Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all our practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected category. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country for which they are applying, and employment eligibility will be verified as a condition of hire.
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