Sourcing Engineer

Logistics, Sales & Operations · Supply Chain & Transport · Procurement

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Edwards is seeking a Sourcing Engineer for their Basom, NY office. The role involves developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, implementing cost reductions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a technical field and at least 2 years of progressive procurement experience, with familiarity in SAP and data mining tools like Power BI.

Your role

We are seeking a skilled Sourcing Engineer to work with our team in Basom, NY.

In conjunction with Supply Chain Manager, develop a strategic sourcing roadmap, including defined commodity strategies
Supplier onboarding, management, and exit
Perform supplier audits as required
Align with Quality Team to ensure suppliers meet/exceed quality targets. Drive corrective actions/countermeasures with underperforming suppliers.
Improve supplier on-time delivery to meet/exceed targets. Perform root cause analysis and implement countermeasures for underperforming suppliers.
Implement cost reduction strategies across the supplier base using a Total Cost of Ownership model.
Work directly with purchase planning team to ensure purchasing and stocking strategies align with corporate working capital targets.
Coordinate with Engineering Team on design specifications for approved parts.
Negotiate Master Supply Agreements (MSAs) with key suppliers
Create, manage and communicate RFQs for both new and existing products.
Collaborate as part of a cross-functional team including Supply Chain, Quality, Product Management, Engineering, and Sales
Compliance with all company safety and ethics requirements.

To succeed, you will need

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

Bachelor’s degree in technical field
Minimum of 2-years progressive procurement experience
Exceptional analytical skills
Strong negotiator
Functional ability to read and understand technical drawings
Recent SAP experience
Ability to use data mining tools – Power BI, etc.
Self-motivated to drive KPI improvement

In return, we offer

Culture of trust and accountability
Lifelong learning and career growth
Innovation powered by people
Comprehensive compensation and benefits
Health and well-being

Job location

On-Site
This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Basom, NY. You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.

Contact information

Talent Acquisition Team: Sarah Clark

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