Senior Strategic Sourcing Engineer

About the role

We are in search of a Senior Strategic Sourcing Engineer to ensure viable, compliant supply sources while mitigating associated risk, maximizing quality, and minimizing cost.

Responsibilities

• Strategic sourcing of assigned products/commodities
• Participate in cross-functional teams to improve new product development, design for manufacturability (DFM), and identify and resolve nonconformance issues, problems or improve processes
• Manage and drive continuous improvement in supply base and activities related to renewal agreements, objective performance metrics, lead time reduction, on-time delivery, quality and cost reduction
• Facilitate and lead Value Analysis and Value Engineering (VAVE) and Six Sigma Processes
• Prepare and issue RFQ’s, negotiating price and delivery terms, and ensuring the accuracy of purchase order, and summarize RFQ results
• Source product and materials according to drawing specifications and project requirements
• Evaluate and measure suppliers’ performance and initiate corrective action when expectations are not met
• Identify areas of risk for the business (i.e.; delivery, quality, cost, performance, etc.) through activities such as monitoring global events, and make recommendations to mitigate risk
• Assist in accounting discrepancies and pricing variance reports; coordinate Engineering Change Orders with suppliers, maintain accurate records, and communicate necessary cost adjustments
• Monitor and maintain accurate quote files, component pricing, material discrepancy reports, and special cost adjustments
• Lead the research of new technologies with potential to enhance existing product or provide new avenues for product solutions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or related discipline
• 5+ years experience in a supply chain role with ERP systems experience (manufacturing environment preferred)
• Advanced use of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for business analytics

Benefits

• Comprehensive Insurance Package: Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, life, short-term and long-term disability
• 401k Matching
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
• Generous Paid Time Off: 15 days of PTO per year and 9 paid holidays
• Onsite fitness facility
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Development opportunities

Pay

$85,000–$110,000