Erich Meier
About Erich Meier
Erich Meier is a Purchasing Supervisor at Novocure Inc. in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, with extensive experience in procurement and vendor management.
Title
Erich Meier holds the position of Purchasing Supervisor at Novocure Inc., a global oncology company based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States.
Current Role at Novocure Inc.
In his current role at Novocure Inc., Erich Meier leads the implementation and optimization of the SAP Purchasing and Vendor Management System. He supports the Direct Sourcing Department in the selection, qualification, and setup of suppliers. Additionally, he actively manages vendor relationships and monitors performance metrics to ensure that key performance indicators (KPIs) are met. He reports directly to senior management.
Previous Experience at Siemens
Before joining Novocure Inc., Erich Meier worked at Siemens in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, holding positions as Global Category Manager Ems and Odm from 2013 to 2016, and Global Category Manager Plastics from 2010 to 2016. His responsibilities included managing global categories and overseeing supplier relationships.
Role at Landis+Gyr
Erich Meier also has a significant tenure at Landis+Gyr, a global market leader in energy management solutions. He served as Key Supplier Manager in Zug, Switzerland, for 11 months in 2009, and as Material Group Manager Pcba and Box Build from 2000 to 2008. During these roles, he managed supplier relationships and materials groups, contributing to efficient supply chain operations.
Educational Background in Economics
Erich Meier studied Economics for two years, from 1993 to 1995. This educational foundation has contributed to his expertise in purchasing, vendor management, and supply chain optimization.