Senior Sourcing Engineer

Senior Sourcing Engineer

We are currently seeking a skilled Senior Sourcing Engineer to work with our team in Basom, NY.

Compensation: $89,590.00 - $

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:

• 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