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Kennametal Inc lists this Application Engineer - Wear Components opportunity in pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
CNC Application EngineerLocation: Pittsburgh, PA or Rogers, ARJob Summary: Leads the global commodity categories of global Corporate Real Estate and administration of Travel & Expense (T&E card) and Personal Expense (P-card) Cards. This position manages Kennametal's global portfolio of 120+ properties, leading lease negotiations and transactions while partnering with business and executive stakeholders to align real estate strategy and execute through external service providers. It involves developing and implementing strategic sourcing strategies, negotiating contracts, and driving cost savings initiatives as well as liaising with cross-functional teams, monitoring market trends, and ensuring compliance with regulations and internal policies. The Manager Commodities contributes to optimizing procurement processes, managing risks, and delivering value in Real Estate globally.Key Job Responsibilities:Be an expert in the company's products and applications across end-markets while being vigil of cost savings and expansion into untapped market applications.Understand the difference in the company's products vs. competitor's offerings and provide expert advice on the advantages of the company's products in specific applications.Perform analysis of complex application needs and develop recommendations in support of customer balancing business needs.Conduct product and application testing.Prepare and present progress, status, and forecasting reports of assigned areas of responsibility.Maintain expert knowledge on industry trends, training opportunities, and forecasts.Support sales growth in using the company's products/technology to design and execute cost savings initiatives with customers.Active collaboration with internal customers such as Product Marketing, Mfg., Technology, etc., to ensure information sharing and goal alignments.Education, Work Experience, Skills, Certificates: Associates degree required, bachelor's preferred 5-8 years of relevant work experience required Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering. COMPETENCIES INCLUDE: Technical/Professional knowledge & skills, creating demand through insight, influencing, planning & organizing, decision making, account planning, active learning, advancing sales discussions, building customer loyalty, building trusting relationships.Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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pittsburgh, PA, 15219, US
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