Senior Sourcing Engineer

Edwards Vacuum; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwards Vacuum seeks a Senior Sourcing Engineer to join our Basom, NY team on-site. You will lead supplier research, develop commodity strategies, and collaborate with engineering and production to ensure optimal material availability and cost control.

Expect cross-functional engagement, KPI‑driven performance, and ongoing supplier relationship management. The role emphasizes negotiating Master Supply Agreements, conducting root‑cause analysis, and driving continuous improvement in quality,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of eight years in manufacturing or procurement in a production environment.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to analyze problems using facts and data.
• Experience reading blueprints and technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research new suppliers and sourcing opportunities globally, with a focus on local sourcing when feasible.
• Collaborate with engineering, product management, and production teams on material requirements.
• Develop and cultivate positive relationships with supplier base as escalation point of contact.
• Negotiate Master Supply Agreements with key suppliers per Company requirements.
• Use root‑cause analysis to drive continuous improvement across quality, on‑time delivery, cost, and working capital.
• Develop and implement commodity strategies to map current and future states for continuous improvement.
• Utilize quoting, value engineering, make‑vs‑buy analysis to support cost reduction.
• Support Operational Purchasing with vendor creation and maintenance.
• Collaborate to ensure purchasing plans are optimized for production requirements and lowest total cost of ownership.
• Participate in supplier business reviews with Operational Purchasing (Supplier Scorecard Reviews).
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Full compliance with all safety and ethics requirements.

Skills

Negotiation

KPI reporting

Root cause analysis

English communication

MS Office

SAP

MRP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

MRP systems

Job description

Role

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

Responsibilities

• Identify and research new suppliers and sourcing opportunities globally, with a strong focus on local sourcing when feasible.
• Regular collaboration with engineering, product management, and production teams on material requirements.
• Develop and cultivate positive relationships with assigned supplier base as the escalation point of contact.
• Negotiate Master Supply Agreements with key suppliers per Company requirements.
• Use root‑cause analysis to drive continuous improvement activities across four key performance indicators: quality, on‑time delivery, cost, and net working capital.
• Develop and implement commodity strategies to map current and future states to determine continuous improvement activities.
• Utilize quoting, value engineering, make‑vs‑buy analysis, etc. to support corporate cost reduction efforts.
• Support Operational Purchasing team with vendor creation and maintenance.
• Collaborate with Operational Purchasing and Planning to ensure purchasing plans are optimized for production requirements and lowest total cost of ownership.
• Participate in regular supplier business reviews in collaboration with Operational Purchasing (Supplier Scorecard Reviews).
• Effective communication with internal and external key stakeholders.
• Full compliance with all Company safety and ethics requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years of experience in manufacturing or procurement in a production environment.
• Solid negotiation skills.
• Results focused with the ability to report on KPIs.
• Analyze and use critical thinking, looking into problems and identifying root causes with facts, numbers, and sound logic.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints and technical specifications.
• Casting, machining, assembly, and metal fabrication processes are a plus.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing; a second language is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
• Good verbal and written communication skill.
• Experienced with MRP systems; SAP preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain or equivalent experience.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Ability to build relationships with both colleagues and suppliers.
• Ability to work independently while in a fast‑paced, change‑oriented environment.
• Take responsibility for the assigned process.
• Well‑organized.
• Willingness to learn is a must.
• Proactive and committed to solving problems.

Benefits

• 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.