Global Sourcing Lead: NPD & Cost-Savings Innovator

Avtron Power Solutions; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Avtron Power Solutions in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Global Sourcing Lead to drive cost savings across design, supplier processes, and VAVE. You will coordinate between engineering, sourcing, and suppliers to ensure alignment on specifications, pricing, lead times, and terms for NPD and production.

You will lead supplier evaluations, pursue alternative sourcing for obsolete or single-sourced materials, and partner with cross-functional teams to optimize material costs and supplier relationships

Qualifications

• BS in Business or Engineering.
• 5–7 years progressive experience in engineering with procurement, sourcing, operations, and/or finance within manufacturing.
• Advanced SAP experience with Excel and databases preferred.
• Strong analytical and presentation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Leads design engineering feedback and support on cost savings efforts and acts as the sourcing point of contact for supplier bids, negotiations, analysis, and PO coordination with purchasing team.
• Identifies alternative sourcing options for obsolete, out-of-stock, and single-sourced materials in support of production.
• Provides direction on print/design review, interpretation of technical publications, source selection with Global Sourcing, and price/terms negotiation for new products.
• Conducts thorough sourcing analysis and on-site engineering support for supplier onboarding, VAVE reviews, quality issues, and production launches.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Safety awareness

Education

BS in Business or Engineering

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Databases

Job description

Avtron Power Solutions in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Global Sourcing Lead to drive cost savings across design, supplier processes, and VAVE. You will coordinate between engineering, sourcing, and suppliers to ensure alignment on specifications, pricing, lead times, and terms for NPD and production.

You will lead supplier evaluations, pursue alternative sourcing for obsolete or single-sourced materials, and partner with cross-functional teams to optimize material costs and supplier relationships