Your role
We are currently seeking a skilled Senior Sourcing Engineer to work with our team in Basom, NY.
Compensation: $89,590.00 - $111,990.00
You will:
- Identify and research new suppliers and sourcing opportunities globally, with a strong focus on local sourcing when feasible
- Regular collaboration with engineering, product management, and production teams on material requirements
- Develop and cultivate positive relationships with assigned supplier base as the escalation point of contact
- Negotiate Master Supply Agreements with key suppliers per Company requirements
- Use root-cause analysis to drive continuous improvement activities across 4 key performance indicators: quality, on-time delivery, cost, and net working capital
- Develop and implement commodity strategies to map current and future states to determine continuous improvement activities
- Utilize quoting, value engineering, make v. buy analysis, etc. to support corporate cost reduction efforts
- Support Operational Purchasing team with vendor creation and maintenance
- Collaborate with Operational Purchasing and Planning to ensure purchasing plans are optimized for production requirements and lowest TCO (Total Cost of Ownership)
- Participate in regular supplier business reviews in collaboration with Operational Purchasing (Supplier Scorecard
- Reviews)
- Effective communication with internal and external key stakeholders
- Full compliance with all Company safety and ethics requirements
To succeed, you will need
We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in manufacturing or procurement in a production environment
- Solid negotiation skills
- Results focused with the ability to report on KPIs
- Analyze and use critical thinking, looking into problems and identifying root causes with facts, numbers, and sound logic
- Reading and interpreting blueprints and technical specifications
- Casting, machining, assembly, and metal fabrication processes are a plus
- Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing, a second language is a plus
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word
- Good verbal and written communication skill
- Experienced with MRP systems, SAP preferred Educational requirements ● Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain or equivalent experience
Additional requirements
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally
- Ability to build relationships with both colleagues and suppliers
- Ability to work independently while in a fast-paced, change-oriented environment
- Take responsibility for the assigned process
- Well-organized
- Willingness to learn is a must
- Proactive and committed to solving problems
In return, we offer
- Culture of trust and accountability
- Lifelong learning and career growth
- Innovation powered by people
- Comprehensive compensation and benefits
- Health and well-being
Job location
On-Site
This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Basom, NY. You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.
Contact information
Talent Acquisition Team: Sarah Clark
