Sourcing Engineer

Gomez Partners; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Gomez Partners is seeking a highly motivated Sourcing Engineer to bridge Engineering and Procurement. You will drive cost-effective, high-quality sourcing decisions for new product development and supplier quality management.

You will partner with Engineering, Operations, and suppliers to support innovation, cost optimization, and timely product launches in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years in procurement, sourcing, engineering, or supply chain in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing for NPD projects meeting technical, quality, and timing requirements.
• Manage RFQs and conduct total cost analysis; negotiate terms.
• Evaluate and onboard suppliers; perform risk assessments.
• Interpret drawings, BOMs, and specs to support sourcing feasibility.
• Ensure compliance with AVLs and sourcing strategy.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

RFQ management

Supplier negotiations

VA/VE

Cost optimization

Drawings interpretation

BOM interpretation

Cross-functional

Manufacturing processes

Quality liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Sourcing Engineer to serve as a critical bridge between Engineering and Procurement. This technical-commercial hybrid role plays a key part in new product development (NPD), strategic sourcing, cost optimization, and supplier quality management.

You’ll partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, and suppliers to drive cost-effective, high-quality sourcing decisions while supporting innovation and product launches.

What You’ll Do

New Product Development & Sourcing

• Lead sourcing activities for NPD projects, ensuring materials and components meet technical, quality, and timing requirements
• Manage RFQs, conduct total cost analysis, and negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms
• Evaluate and onboard new suppliers, including risk assessment (financial, technical, capacity)
• Interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, and specifications to support sourcing feasibility
• Ensure compliance with Approved Vendor Lists and sourcing strategy

Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VA/VE)

• Identify cost reduction opportunities through design changes, material substitutions, or process improvements
• Collaborate with engineering and suppliers to develop innovative, lower-cost solutions
• Analyze pricing inconsistencies and implement improvements without impacting performance or quality
• Reduce sole-source risk through alternate sourcing strategies

Supplier Quality & Performance

• Analyze supplier non-conformance trends and drive root cause and corrective actions
• Act as a technical liaison between Engineering and suppliers
• Ensure long-term resolution of quality issues and supplier performance improvements

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or similar)
• 3–5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, engineering, or supply chain within manufacturing environments

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong background in strategic sourcing, RFQs, and supplier negotiations
• Experience with VA/VE and cost optimization initiatives
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and BOMs
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and supplier capabilities
• Proven ability to balance technical requirements with business goals
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Why Join Us

• High-impact role at the intersection of Engineering and Procurement
• Opportunity to drive innovation, cost savings, and supplier strategy
• Collaborative, cross-functional environment
• Competitive compensation and growth potential