Senior Sourcing Engineer: Strategic Supplier & Cost Lead

Acara Solutions, Inc.; Basom (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwards Company, a division of Atlas Copco, seeks an experienced Senior Sourcing Engineer for Basom, NY. You will lead strategic sourcing, build supplier relationships, and drive cost improvements across the supply chain.

You will partner with Engineering, Product Management, and Production to secure materials at the right cost, quality, and delivery. On-site Basom, with extensive supplier engagement and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in manufacturing, procurement, sourcing, or related production environment.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Results-oriented with ability to monitor and report on KPIs.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with ability to identify root causes using facts, data, and sound logic.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical specifications.
• Experience with casting, machining, assembly, or metal fabrication is a plus.
• Experience with SAP is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research new suppliers and sourcing opportunities globally, with a focus on local sourcing when feasible.
• Partner with Engineering, Product Management, and Production teams to understand material and technical requirements.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with assigned suppliers and serve as an escalation point when issues arise.
• Negotiate Master Supply Agreements with key suppliers in accordance with company requirements.
• Use root-cause analysis to drive improvements in quality, on-time delivery, cost, and net working capital.
• Develop and implement commodity strategies that support current and future business needs.
• Utilize quoting, value engineering, and make-vs.-buy analysis to support cost-reduction initiatives.
• Support Operational Purchasing with vendor creation and maintenance.
• Collaborate with Purchasing and Planning to optimize purchasing strategies and production requirements while minimizing total cost of ownership.
• Participate in supplier business reviews and supplier scorecard evaluations.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain full compliance with company safety, ethics, and quality requirements.

Skills

Sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier management

Analytical thinking

Root-cause analysis

Excel

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

MRP systems

Job description

Edwards Company, a division of Atlas Copco, seeks an experienced Senior Sourcing Engineer for Basom, NY. You will lead strategic sourcing, build supplier relationships, and drive cost improvements across the supply chain.

You will partner with Engineering, Product Management, and Production to secure materials at the right cost, quality, and delivery. On-site Basom, with extensive supplier engagement and cross-functional collaboration.