Sourcing Engineer

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers across domestic and international markets for assigned commodities including steel, aluminum, hardware, coatings, subassemblies, services, packaging, components, and other categories as the business requires
• Manage international sourcing considerations including landed cost analysis, import duties and tariff exposure, lead time variability, and logistics complexity for globally sourced components
• Detail understanding of the internal manufacturing processes and products
• Issue and manage RFQs; analyze bids and lead initial negotiations to establish competitive pricing, terms, and contractual foundations
• Build should-cost models to support data-driven negotiations and validate supplier pricing against market benchmarks
• Lead sourcing activity for new product introductions from concept through first production run
• Own end-to-end supplier and product qualification documentation — approved vendor records, negotiated rates, quality history, and capability assessments — and execute a complete, transition-ready handoff to Procurement for ongoing management
• Collaborate closely with Procurement to align on handoff standards and ensure qualified suppliers integrate smoothly into steady-state purchasing operations
• Maintain accurate supplier and cost data in Rogue's ERP system (Microsoft Dynamics) throughout the qualification lifecycle

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering field from a Tier 1 University; MBA required
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in strategic sourcing, supplier development, or supply chain in a manufacturing environment, with exposure to both domestic and international supply bases
• Demonstrated experience qualifying suppliers for metal fabricated components (steel, aluminum, sheet metal, machined parts) across global markets
• Familiarity with international sourcing considerations including landed cost modeling, tariff and duty structures, import compliance, and cross-border logistics
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets for cost modeling and data analysis; working knowledge of SQL for querying and analyzing large datasets
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems; Microsoft Dynamics preferred
• Prioritization of supplier relationships with a critical, structured approach
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
• A plus: APICS, CSCP, or CPIM certification