Purchasing Engineer

We are looking for a Value Engineering professional who can turn a good idea into measurable savings. In this role, you will connect Procurement, suppliers, R&D, Engineering, and Manufacturing, identify smarter technical solutions, and help reduce the cost of purchased parts from initial analysis through successful implementation.

What you will do

• Analyze costs and purchasing spend for existing and new bills of materials and identify opportunities for savings.
• Propose design, material, and technology alternatives that maintain the required functionality and quality while improving cost efficiency.
• Monitor technology and market trends and look for opportunities to apply them in practice.
• Manage the implementation of approved cost-saving projects from concept through implementation.
• Coordinate the teams involved and continuously evaluate the results achieved.
• Work closely with Strategic Procurement, R&D, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Category Managers on new materials, technologies, and supplier strategies for products and development projects.

What we expect

• You have a university degree in a technical field.
• You bring at least 5 years of experience in a similar engineering or design role.
• You understand technical solutions, manufacturing processes, and the implementation of new designs into production.
• You can analyze costs and turn a technical proposal into a concrete financial benefit.
• You approach problem-solving systematically and pay attention to both technical details and requirements.
• You can communicate clearly with experts from different technical fields, including topics outside your own area of expertise.
• You can align different perspectives and collaborate across Procurement, Development, Engineering, and Manufacturing.
• You are comfortable communicating in English in your day-to-day work.

What we offer

• Meaningful work - your ideas and skills help bring discoveries to life and make a real impact.
• A community that grows together - collaborate with colleagues from around the world and discover long-term opportunities here.
• A pleasant environment - work in an environment that supports collaboration, focus, and long-term development.
• Support every step of the way - whether you are looking for a new challenge, developing your expertise, or taking on new projects, you will have the support you need.
• Benefits you will appreciate - financial bonuses, flexible benefits through a cafeteria system worth up to CZK 24,000 per year (Benefit Plus), meal allowance, free coffee, mobile plan, and language courses.
• Time for you - 5 weeks of vacation, 2 sick days, and 1 volunteering day.

Interested in this position? Send us your CV. We look forward to hearing from you.

Work with both halves of your brain and all of your heart.

At Tescan, you will collaborate on creating technically unique solutions that help enable global discoveries. Join a team where precision meets functionality, where your ideas are heard, and where you can truly see the impact of your work. Collaborate with innovative colleagues around the world and enjoy the journey as much as the results at the end of it.

Tescan is an equal opportunity employer.
We support diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment for all employees.