Senior Sourcing Specialist (Edwards Vacuum)

Atlas Copco Group; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Paid Floating Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Training and Development

Parental Leave

Disability Benefits

Life and AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Edwards Vacuum in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Senior Sourcing Specialist to lead procurement of components for vacuum pumps, focusing on quality, price and delivery performance. You will identify new suppliers, collaborate with engineering and production teams, negotiate Master Supply Agreements, and drive continuous improvement across KPIs such as quality, on-time delivery, cost and working capital.

Educational requirements: Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or Supply Chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 8 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, with facts and numbers to identify root causes.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints and technical specifications.
• Casting, machining, assembly, and metal fabrication processes a plus.
• Excellent English communication; second language a plus.
• MS Office, especially Excel and Word.
• MRP systems experience, SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research new suppliers and sourcing opportunities globally, with focus on local sourcing when feasible.
• Collaborate with engineering, product management, and production teams on material requirements.
• Develop and cultivate relationships with supplier base; escalation point of contact.
• Negotiate Master Supply Agreements with key suppliers.
• Use root-cause analysis to drive improvements across quality, on-time delivery, cost, and working capital.
• Develop and implement commodity strategies for current and future states.
• Support cost-reduction efforts via quoting, value engineering, and make v. buy analyses.
• Assist Operational Purchasing in vendor creation and maintenance.
• Coordinate with Planning to optimize purchasing plans for production and lowest TCO.
• Participate in supplier business reviews and scorecards.

Skills

Negotiation skills

KPI reporting

English communication

MS Office

SAP experience

Critical thinking

Blueprint interpretation

Procurement experience

MRP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Engineering/Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word

Job description

Senior Sourcing Specialist (Edwards Vacuum)

Supply Chain/Logistics, Buffalo, NY, United States, On-Site

Location and compensation

• Basom, NY * Be part of an exciting journey as we prepare for production at our new facility in the Western New York Science & Technology Advanced Manufacturing Park (STAMP).
• Edwards Genesee location address: 6685 Crosby Rd Basom, NY 14013
• Salary Range: $89,590.00 - $111,990.00
  Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on several factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location.

Your role

The Senior Sourcing Specialist is responsible for the sourcing of components used in the production of vacuum pumps that meet the requirements in terms of quality, price, and delivery performance.

You Will

• 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 4 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 v. 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 TCO (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

To succeed you will need

The ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employees or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Minimum of 8 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 skills
• Experienced with MRP systems, SAP preferred

Educational requirements

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

***Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.***

Physical Demands

• This role is generally sedentary, involving primarily desk-based tasks in a controlled indoor environment.
• Sitting/Stationary Positioning: Remains in a seated position continually or almost continually (about 60% of the time), such as when using computers or handling documents.
• Hand and Finger Use/Dexterity: Uses hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls occasionally to moderately (e.g., typing, filing), with repetitive motions continually for about 33% of workers; near vision required for close-range details.
• Moving Objects: Occasionally moves objects weighing up to 20 pounds across the office, such as files or equipment.
• Standing/Walking: Occasionally traverses short distances or remains in an upright stationary position for brief periods (e.g., to interact with others or run errands).
• Bending/Twisting/Reaching: Minimal; positions self to access low or high areas infrequently.
• Other Environmental Factors: Works in moderate noise levels (e.g., office equipment) with constant contact with others; no significant exposure to hazards.

Benefits Summary

Annual Variable Compensation Bonus, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with Company Match, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Paid Floating Holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, Training and Development, Parental Leave, Disability Benefits, Life and AD&D Insurance.

What you can expect from us:

• Excellent working conditionsand benefits.
• Part of the Atlas Copco Group with a wide-reaching internal job market.
• Work in a global, diverse and dynamic environment.
• You can grow with us: we always look for internal candidates before checking the market and have training and development programs.
• We have a friendly, family-like atmosphere – and that is not just a claim on the wall, it’s a true fact.
• You can be creative and promote your own ideas.
• Every day brings new challenges and new things to learn.

We're an equal opportunity employer

Edwards Company considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial and municipal laws.

No person shall be denied the equal protection of the laws of this state or any subdivision thereof. No person shall, because of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, creed [or], religion, or sex, including sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy outcomes, and reproductive healthcare and autonomy, be subjected to any discrimination in [his or her] their civil rights by any other person or by any firm, corporation, or institution, or by the state or any agency or subdivision of the state, pursuant to law.

Edwards is a global leader of vacuum and abatement systems.We are proud to lead the industry, pushing the boundaries of science to deliver innovative products which are intrinsic to everyday life, working in partnership with our customers and continually setting new standards.With over 150 years of rich heritage, Atlas Copco Group is the partner of choice for tens of thousands of customers in critical applications around the world.Vacuum is required in diverse sectors, from the generation of power to the production of steel, to the challenging environments of space simulation and high energy physics research.

At Edwards, we believe there is always a better way.Our employees are full of ideas. When looking to add a new team member, we are looking for someone that can appreciate what the Edwards Team has done and bring their new ideas and perspective to enhance where we can go.At Edwards you get to be part of something big; we work globally, but also get the opportunity make a difference locally in our own discipline.We work hard to attract, motivate, develop and retain the best talent from the diversity of people across the globe. Our vision to beFirst in Mind, First in Choicerelies on this strategy.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information about Edwards visit our website: www.edwardsvacuum.com

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Information at a Glance

Edwards is a leader in the vacuum and abatement markets. The brand’s products are essential for industries such as semiconductor, power generation, chemical and food processing. Edwards believes in working with customers to set new standards and creating environments where innovation thrives. This trailblazer prides itself on making a difference in areas that are intrinsic to people’s everyday lives – from the medical care they receive to the coffee they drink. Wherever there is vacuum, Edwards can also be found, leading the way. Edwards is a brand within Atlas Copco Group.

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