Sourcing Specialist - Transportation Systems

Sourcing Specialist - Transportation Systems

Location: Freedom, PA

Job : 3718

Position type Hybrid Telework

• Manage supplier subcontracts through evaluation, qualification, selection, negotiation, costing and project management.
• Resolve commercial and technical supplier issues and actions serving as liaison between supplier and MEPPI.
• Create detailed supplier evaluation and risk analysis and present supplier recommendations to MEPPI management and stakeholders.
• Identify supplier capability gaps and create corresponding development and maturation plan to support MEPPI projects.
• Lead supply chain efforts for proposal teams. Create opportunity‑specific sourcing strategy with MEPPI Program Management.
• Develop, negotiate, and author subcontracts for major equipment managing the technical exceptions and customer flow‑downs.
• Manage subcontractor performance on existing subcontracts to ensure contract compliance; develop and enforce corrective actions/resolutions for contract issues.
• Monitor project cost performance and implement procurement strategies designed to reduce current and future project costs.
• Identify and track cost savings/overruns and facilitate resolution between engineering and subcontract supplier.

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management or related field and minimum 8 years’ experience managing large‑scale subcontracts in transit environment or related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• Advanced MS Excel modeling.
• Developed logical and critical thinking skills including the ability to develop, analyze and draw conclusions to problems requiring quantitative results.
• Advanced interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills within cross‑cultural work environment.
• Advanced computer skills with Microsoft Office products ERP Systems (preferably Syteline).

• MEPPI pays up to 90% of the cost for medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement Plans:
  • 401(k) match of up to 4%.
• Generous Paid Time Off:
  • Earn vacation after just 90 days, plus enjoy 12 paid holidays annually.
• Access to professional development programs and educational assistance.
• On‑site fitness center (Warrendale, PA), wellness program, profit sharing, and employee discounts.

MEPPI is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ensure fair consideration for every candidate.

Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability or (as defined by applicable law) medical condition or genetic information, military or veteran status or any other legally protected status.