Sourcing engineer
Core
Manage direct and indirect purchasing activities, lead supplier handshake processes, and drive cost reduction and sustainability initiatives for mechanical design and manufacturing supply chains.
Role type
Senior Sourcing Engineer (Direct & Indirect Purchasing)
Builds
Supplier networks, cost-reduced components, and optimized supply chain processes for energy, food, water, and shipping sectors.
Domain
Manufacturing / Supply Chain Management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Direct and indirect purchasing, supplier negotiation, cost analysis, contract management, supplier evaluation, project management, change management, mechanical design theory, manufacturing practices, Six Sigma
Preferred skills
Multinational company experience, mechanical design expertise, design optimization for cost/lead time
Technologies
Windows, Excel, PowerPoint
Responsibilities
Lead factory handshake process to secure supplier Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Sustainability; Drive projects to improve supplier sustainability and cost; Negotiate contracts and manage bidding processes for cost reduction; Maintain supplier profiles and manage contracts for China supply base; Optimize design to decrease price and shorten lead time; Ensure compliance with purchasing processes and objectives.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management experience