MRO Sourcing Specialist
Listed on 2025-12-15
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering
Description
We are looking for a MRO Sourcing Specialist to join our team in Elkhart, IN. The role combines analytical sourcing skills with hands‑on manufacturing knowledge to support cost optimization, supplier performance, and product quality across the supply chain.
Supplier Identification & Evaluation with New Product Development- Research, identify, and assess potential domestic and international suppliers and manufacturers.
- Conduct supplier audits, capability assessments, and risk & compliance evaluations.
- Analyze supplier capacity, manufacturing technologies, certifications, and compliance standards.
- Develop and maintain supplier and new part‑number databases.
- Analyze market trends, pricing, contracts, and long‑term agreements.
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies for new and existing product categories.
- Lead RFQs/RFPs, cost analysis, and price negotiations to achieve competitive cost structures.
- Ensure contracts and agreements meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
- Prepare RFQs, RFPs, and purchase orders for components such as motors, wiring harnesses, sensors, metal parts, plastics, electronic modules, and batteries.
- Collaborate with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to define product specifications and technical requirements.
- Troubleshoot manufacturing‑related issues and support process improvements.
- Monitor production readiness, tooling development, and pilot runs at supplier facilities.
- Build strong partnerships with suppliers to drive continuous improvement.
- Track and report KPIs including lead time, quality metrics, delivery performance, and cost trends.
- Address non‑conformance issues and implement corrective action plans.
- Identify supply‑chain risk such as shortages, geopolitical issues, or transportation disruptions.
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations and sustainability requirements.
- Work closely with procurement, engineering, quality, and logistics teams to support new product introductions and ongoing production.
- Provide sourcing insights during product development to ensure manufacturability and cost efficiency.
- Support supply‑chain risk‑mitigation plans and alternative supplier strategies.
- Movement: occasional office and production floor movement; occasional standing and reaching.
- Operate/Use: use a computer and office productivity machinery.
- Transport: frequently lift or move 25 lbs, occasionally up to 50 lbs.
- Work environment: relatively noisy and fast‑paced.
- Travel: occasional travel to customers and vendors; minimal overnight stays.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field.
- 3‑7 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or manufacturing within a technical or industrial environment.
- Experience across multiple industries and with global suppliers preferred.
- Dynamic, self‑starter with strong communication skills.
- Self‑motivated, dependable, ethical, honest, and trustworthy.
- Decision Making & Judgement: logical conclusions, informed decisions.
- Effective Communication: maintain customer satisfaction.
- Stress Tolerance: composure in stressful situations.
- Customer Focus: sustain customer satisfaction.
- Office Technology: proficient use of office equipment and software.
- Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
- Life and Disability insurance
- HSA Match
- 401(k) Plan
- Paid Holidays
- Generous paid time off policy
- Flexible schedule
- Employee gym on site
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
ACTIA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: ACTIA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ACTIA are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical or mental disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
ACTIA will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
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